I am thrilled to announce that We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court is an ALSC Notable Children’s Book! We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court. By Mia Wenjen. Illus. Victor Bizar Gómez….
Category: Reading Lists: Middle Grade
Middle grade chapter books for kids ages 9 through 14 and including 3rd grade books, 4th grade books, 5th grade books, 6th grade books, and 7th grade books.
Thank You, Sock Fairies for Reviewing CHANGING THE GAME
Thank you to the Sock Fairies for reviewing Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes for Read Your World Day 2025! Changing the Game Asian Pacific American Female Athletes by Mia Wenjen The book is filled with inspiring stories highlighting the achievements of underrepresented Asian-Pacific female star athletes who have made contributions in…
We Sing From the Heart in Booklist’s Spotlight on History
I am so thrilled that We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court is included on Booklist’s Spotlight on History! p.s. Related posts: WE SING FROM THE HEART wins California Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award Booklist Reviews WE SING FROM THE HEART WE SING…
We Sing From the Heart is a Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Winner!
I am thrilled that We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court is a Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Winner. Thank you so much to the National Council for the Social Studies and the Children’s Book Council for this honor! …
Lisa Stringfellow’s Kingdom of Dust book launch at Brookline Booksmith
What a thrill to have Rajani LaRocca interview Lisa Stringfellow about her newest middle grade fantasy book, Kingdom of Dust! p.s. Related posts: 8 Middle Grade Fantasies with Black girl protagonists 29 Antiracist Books for Kids, Teens, and Adults Rajani LaRocca’s MASALA CHAI FAST AND SLOW Book Launch at Belmont Books Rajani LaRocca’s MIRROR…
WE SING FROM THE HEART in CityBeat
While the book was written for children, this project is far more than just a simple story; at its core, this book is about the power of embracing your identity and what can transpire from speaking up about what you believe in. Thank you to CityBeat for featuring We Sing From The Heart: How…
18 Great Diverse Books for Read Your World Day!
In celebration of Read Your World Day on January 30th, I am sharing reviews of diverse children’s books that I’ve received. We will be giving away book bundles at our Virtual Party. It will be held at 9 pm EST on January 30th. Sign up here for Read Your World Virtual Party 18…







