Diversity books for kids including authors and characters of color and diversity themes.
I am thrilled to announce a new picture book! Violeta Encarnación will illustrate Barbed Wire Between Us. I’m so lucky that this story speaks to her! This is the picture book of my heart. I have been working on this for more than 5 years, trying to figure out how to structure the story. I am…
I was delighted to be part of the Greater Roxbury Book Fair and do a story time with Anna Staniszewski at the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library. The lineup of speakers was incredible with keynotes from Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Jacqueline Woodson. Other authors included: Abria Smith (Somebody Soup) Art Collins (Soapbox Sermons:…
The Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards Read Your World announces two new intersectionality book awards thanks to RYW board member, Federico Erebia, and his husband, James J. Jordan. There will be two prizes for The Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards of $1500 each: one for a picture book or graphic novel, and a second…
I am so excited to reveal the cover of my newest picture book, out next spring! The Traveling Taco: The Amazing and Surprising Journey of Your Favorite Foods by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong An exploration of the history of kids’ favorite foods from around the world From pizza to pasta and ice cream…
Thank you to everyone who read, reviewed, blogged, and/or promoted Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! Here’s a round-up of coverage. Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kai Gietzen Review by Barefoot Librarian, Eve Panzer “The book cover sets the stage for a rollicking and raucous story about a topic parents of…
My friend Lori sent me this article about how the Native Hawaiian salt makers are protecting their sacred traditions. Kauai’s salt ponds are featured in my picture book, Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World. Here are some interesting excerpts from the article: “Nobrega-Olivera believes Hanapepe salt has the power to ward…
We are thrilled to get our first review! It’s from Kirkus! WE SING FROM THE HEART: How The Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court Author: Mia Wenjen; Illustrator: Victor Bizar Gómez The story of Simon Tam, a Chinese American activist who took his fight for the right to trademark his…