I’m thrilled to announce that the 2021 Multicultural Children’s Book Day poster was created by Nat Iwata. It’s free and downloadable! Our entire gallery of posters is here. Nat Iwata also the illustrator for Sumo Joe! Learn more about Nat Iwata on his website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) is an…
I’m on the New England Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (NESCBWI ) Inclusion and Diversity Committee and I’m excited to announce the newest children’s books by my colleagues on this committee! Jeanette Bradley, who has led this new committee, has a new picture book that she illustrated — When the Babies Came to…
It comes up every year: what are the “good” books for Thanksgiving and Indigenous Peoples Day? It’s not simply a question of #OwnVoices but historical accuracy from multiple points of view. It’s much easier to celebrate a narrative that eliminates conflict and genocide. In searching for books over the past few years, these are the…
Virtual Monday Mingle #8: For BIPOC Creators Date: Monday, 8/31/2020 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This is a casual meetup for children’s writers and illustrators who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). This event, sponsored by the New England Society of Childen’s Book Writers and Illustrators (NESCBWI), is FREE and is open…
I first discovered Niki Nakayama through the NetFlix show Chef’s Table which my oldest child gushed about and insisted that I watch. I love food documentaries in general, but Chef’s Table is my favorite because it shows how adversity plays a huge role in each person’s story. Niki Nakayama’s story is no different. She had…
Fashion designer Prabal Gurung is known for his elegant designs that graced former First Lady Michelle Obama, and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. Stars who wore Prabal Gurung on the red carpet include Demi Moore, Rachel Weisz, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Anne Hathaway. Helen Mirren, Diane Kruger, Olivia Munn, and Oprah Winfrey. But to…
There is such a refined elegance to I. M. Pei is only matched by his warm personality. It’s a combination that allowed him to move in the upper echelons of society in any country. In a way, he reminds me of my own father. Both immigrated from China in pursuit of their education. Though they…