I was thinking about the banners, Hata-jirushi (旗印), that my ancestors used on the battlefield during medieval Japan. It would have our clan name via the kamon, or logo if you will. The banners would denote the regiments of an army within a particular samurai clan. image from Wikipedia Flags around the world are a…
Barefoot Books has partnered to create edible for KIDS, a four-page insert that is in EdibleBoston and other cities that are part of the Edible Community magazine series. Here’s a video of the four-page spread for Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World. Have you seen this in your city? Please…
Please welcome my guest author, Vicky Fang, with her 9 Halloween picture books just in time for Halloween. Here is a spread from the book! We are giving away a signed copy of her newest book, The Book Crew Needs You! To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. How about you?…
I was thrilled to get the opportunity to speak at the ALA Conference 2023 on the Diversity in Publishing stage for Food for the Future. My topic was Sustainable Values in Children’s Books. While only a handful of people attended, the CEO of Barefoot Books, Nancy Traversy, recorded it for me. That’s the extra mile…
There is 1 day left for my Kickstarter picture book, Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime. It ends at noon today EST. If you are interested in pre-ordering a hard-cover book, please go here. Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kai Gietzen Dad needs to get Boxer Baby down for her nap but she is not going down without a…
Thank you to everyone who has supported my Kickstarter Campaign to bring my newest picture book, Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime!, to life! Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kai Gietzen Dad needs to get Boxer Baby down for her nap but she is not going down without a fight! This funny picture…
Please welcome my guest author today, Vicky Fang, with her list of 8 STEM Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers. We are both in the picture book group, Soaring 20s, organized by Kirstin W. Larson. We are also giving away a signed copy of her newest book, Alphabot. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at…