I am so excited to announce that Fortune Cookies for Everyone, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage and published by Red Comet Press in collaboration with the Smithsonian, is a Junior Library Gold selection! Fortune Cookies for Everyone! (Smithsonian): The Surprising Story of the Tasty Treat We Love to Eat by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage…
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Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
The Traveling Taco gets a SONG!
I’m so excited to release the new song for The Traveling Taco. It was created by Daria, World Music for Children. It’s also available on Spotify! Traveling Taco Song Lyrics by D. A. Marmaluk-Hajioannou Come travel the world with a taco and me I promise the trip will be good We’ll find…
P. Djèlí Clark’s Abeni and the City of Gold Book Event
It was so fun to meet P. Djèlí Clark and George Jreije at Belmont Books! You can meet them too! P. Djèlí Clark in conversation with George Jreije about Abeni and the City of Gold: p.s. Related posts: 21 Diverse Books Like Percy Jackson 35+ More Books Like Percy Jackson 8 Middle Grade…
New Title … for my picture book A PLACE TO CALL HOME
It happens. Things change. My picture book announcement for A Place To Call Home, illustrated by Mary Atwood, and published by Sleeping Bear Press needs updating! It turns out that there are a lot of children’s books titled “A Place To Call Home,” so the new title is … Green Homes, Happy Planet: Sustainable…
The Lemonade War graphic novel Book Launch!
Jacqueline Davies’ wildly popular The Lemonade War middle grade book series is now going to be a graphic novel! Hear Jacqueline Davies and Ellen T. Crenshaw read part of the new Lemonade War graphic novel: Audience Q&A: p.s. Related posts: Mysteries Surrounding The Lemonade War Series Lemonade Stand Ideas for Young Entrepreneurs:…
Read Your World Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month Virtual Event
This year, Read Your World hosted a virtual panel to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Here is the replay of Read Your World Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month Virtual Event: p.s. Related posts: How to Find Diverse Books About Asian American Pacific Islander Cultures: I’m thrilled to be featured on the Colorin Colorado…
The Traveling Taco Unboxing!
I got so behind that my box of my newest picture book, The Traveling Taco, was buried in my office. Luckily, I finally found it and made an unboxing video! The Traveling Taco: The Amazing and Surprising Journey of Many of Your Favorite Foods by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthrone-Wong A mouthwatering exploration of the…







