My editor, Kandace Coston, gave me the good news! Sumo Joe received a really nice review from Kirkus Reviews. Here’s our review from Kirkus Reviews: SUMO JOE Author: Mia Wenjen Illustrator: Nat Iwata Review Issue Date: April 1, 2019Online Publish Date: March 17, 2019Publisher:Lee & Low Pages: 40 Price ( Hardcover ): $18.95 Publication Date: May 14, 2019ISBN ( Hardcover…
Inside: Looking for the best children’s books about soccer? Discover fiction and nonfiction books for kids to read and learn everything about this worldwide sport! 34 Children’s Books about Soccer Messi’s Magic by Caroline L. Perry, illustrated by Luciano Lozano Lionel “Leo” Messi is one of soccer’s greatest players of all time. His story begins…
From what I’ve learned reading these three books on the powwow, it is first and foremost a gratitude celebration to the creator around harvests. It is also a time of connection with family and friends, bringing large groups together in shared activities including the dances. Creating special clothes for the celebrations preserves the craft and…
Andrea Wang and I have an Asian Culture and KidLit series. Today, I am releasing the cover of my debut picture book, Sumo Joe, illustrated by debut picture book illustrator Nat Iwata. I want everyone to meet my awesome illustrator, Nat Iwata, so I have interviewed him below. Asian Culture and KidLit series with…
Cover Release for AMY WU & THE AMAZING BAO & Giveaway!
I think there should be Newbery type of award for middle grade book series. Have you noticed that there are no awards for book series? Why is that? I’d make the criteria: The book series has to be completed. The book series must have between 3-7 books. (I hate those endlessly long series that are…
I’m so happy to be kicking off 2019 with #OwnVoices. I am going to focus my blog on #OwnVoices children’s books and in a few months, you’ll know why! Today, I have Anthony Perry as my guest author. He writes as a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and the United States, as well as an immigrant…