Diversity books for kids including authors and characters of color and diversity themes.
French fries are not from France?! They actually originated in Belgium. French fries are also what the British call “chips”, as in “Fish and Chips.” And, surprise! Fish and Chips came from the Portuguese Jews who were fleeing the Portuguese Inquisition. In fact, Thomas Jefferson, who went to France during the Revolution War also stopped…
I’m thrilled to be doing a virtual event with OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates. OCA Reads: A Virtual Conversation with Mia Wenjen May 22 at 8 pm EST Register at bit.ly/ocareads2025. Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us on Thursday, May 22 from 8:00–9:15 PM ET with a virtual…
Thank you to my friend Jany for creating this list in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month! p.s. Here is one more: A Ring for a King by Martha Seif Simpson, illustrated by D. Yael Berhard King Solomon is weary, and his cupbearer, a young boy named Ezra, wants to help. They both seek words…
I found this from author Sarah Albee on Facebook and saw that Food for the Future made the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Orange Blossom List for Nonfiction too! Congrats to all the book creators on this list! p.s. Related posts: New! Food for the Future Activity and Discussion Guide! Food for…
Today is my book birthday for The Traveling Taco! To celebrate, I’m giving away 10 signed copies! Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter! The Traveling Taco 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…
Please join us Read Your World Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Wednesday May 7, 2025 7:00 pm EST Register HERE. Join us for an hour of fun and the chance to win one of five book bundles! Guest Panelists Mia Wenjen Mia Wenjen is half Japanese and half Chinese American…
I am humbled and honored to receive these honors for We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez. ALSC Notable Children’s Book Orbis Pictus Recommended Book for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children California Eureka Non-Fiction Award Honor Book Notable Social…