Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
My picture book, Green Homes, Happy Planet, has had quite a journey. It started out with the title A Place to Call Home. I failed to check for other books by this same name when I titled it. My editor, agent, and I brainstormed alternative titles. I even used ChatGPT for ideas, but it didn’t…
Please join us on Feb 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) for our FREE Virtual Event with panelists Deedee Cummings Tonya Duncan Ellis Nina Crews Lisa D. Brathwaite Click here to register or click on the image below: Book Bundle Giveaway We will be giving away books during our…
My guest author today is Erin Dealey, whose upcoming book Squirrel Draws Big Feelings (illustrated by Luciana Navarro Powell/ Beaming Books, available April 7, 2026) shows young readers how Squirrel, Porcupine, and Bear calm their BIG feelings with chalk art and friendship. Together they learn that, even when we don’t have the words to express…
I am excited to announce that Barbed Wire Between Us made Kirkus’ list of The Most Anticipated Children’s Books of Spring 2026! BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US by Mia Wenjen ; illustrated by Violeta Encarnación ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 31, 2026 A significant portrayal of ongoing U.S. civil rights violations, exposed through the experiences of young children. Japanese Chinese American…
Josh Funk’s book launch for his potentially last book in the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast series was a lot of fun! You can experience it here: p.s. Related posts: FOOD FOR THE FUTURE Book Launch with Josh Funk at Hummingbird Books Josh Funk and Carrie Finison at Brookline BookSmith Josh Funk’s Top…
Simon and I met years ago when he was seeking letters of support for the appeal to trademark his band’s name. At that time, we met over the phone. During the creation of We Sing from the Heart, we met over Zoom and via email. I also follow him on social media, so it feels…
We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez ALSC Notable Children’s Book 2025 Carter G. Woodson Book Award Middle Level Honoree Orbis Pictus Recommended Book for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children California Eureka Non-Fiction Award Honor Book Junior…