Books written by me, Mia Wenjen.
I don’t always get to meet the illustrators of my picture books, so it’s really a treat when there is an opportunity to hang out. I often get questions about the selection of the illustrator for picture books: Do I get to choose the illustrator for my picture books? Only I am working with an…
I had such a wonderful time visiting an Urban Farming summer program for children in Columbus, Ohio. They made me the most beautiful cards and letters! p.s. Related posts: New! Food for the Future Activity and Discussion Guide! Food for the Future: Half Moon Miracle in the Sahal FOOD FOR THE FUTURE…
I am so excited to introduce Barbed Wire Between Us, the story of my heart. I think that I have worked on this picture book idea forever … or at least for 7 years. It all came together during the pandemic when I watched a Zoom event featuring picture book storytime at a Long Beach,…
Thank you so much to everyone for covering We Sing From the Heart! I so appreciate your support! Karlin Gray: True Story~We Sing From the Heart: How the Slants(r) Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court Crafty Moms Share: Multicultural Books focusing on Asia and Asian American Cultures Erin Dealey:…
My author copies of Fortune Cookies for Everyone!: The Surprising Story of the Tasty Treat We Love to Eat, have arrived! It is illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage and published by Red Comet Press in collaboration with Smithsonian. Here’s my unboxing video … I hope you like our picture book! It comes out on October…
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…
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…