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Families Embracing Diversity Conference

Families Embracing Diversity Conference: Replay of My Session

Posted on January 12, 2024January 7, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

Vanessa from Families Embracing Diversity hosted a conference, and she sent out a newsletter about my session: Today I want to share the recording/transcripts of one of the interviews from the conference with you. This session was about standing up to racism in your community with author and activist Mia Wenjen. ​ There is SO much insight…

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Children's Books on Climate Change

46 Children’s Books on Climate Change and Environmental Justice

Posted on September 18, 2023November 1, 2025 by Pragmatic Mom

This year’s Read Your World’s Classroom Kit is on Climate Change and Environment Justice. But what exactly does that mean? I am using this book list to explore this topic with 44 Children’s Books on Climate Change and Environmental Justice. Are they the same or different?   What Is Climate Change and Global Warming? The…

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AAPI 5K: Walking to Prevent Domestic Violence in Boston’s Chinatown

Posted on July 14, 2023January 8, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

It was a morning of good luck! First, we got the best parking spot even though we were told repeatedly that the parking lot in Carson Beach is small and will be completely full of the volunteers running the event. Second, the rain held off until our event was long over. Finally, we did not…

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Aquent Cleans Nahant Beach for Earth Day

Earth Day Clean Up at Nahant Beach

Posted on July 3, 2023March 23, 2025 by Pragmatic Mom

My company, Aquent, set up Earth Day events for our employees and talent in several locations across the United States. The Boston area event was an Earth Day Clean Up at Nahant Beach. At first glance, the beach seemed pretty clean. There weren’t any visible signs of litter, but Lucy, who grew up in Nahant,…

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Read Your World Virtual Auction 2023

Read Your World Auction is LIVE!

Posted on May 2, 2023January 8, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

Our Read Your World Celebrates Multicultural Children’s Book Day Virtual Auction is LIVE. Go here to check it out!   Here are a few of the items available.   p.s. Related posts: Please Donate to our Auction for Read Your World celebrates Multicultural Children’s Book Day! Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023! Multicultural Children’s…

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Food for the Future in the Barefoot Books Catalog!

Food for the Future in the Barefoot Books Catalog!

Posted on April 21, 2023April 15, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

I’m a Barefoot Books Community Book Seller and the newest catalog just arrived. I am so excited to see Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World showcased! We are even on the back cover!   Food for the Future is available for pre-order! Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World by…

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Please Donate to Auction for Read Your World celebrates Multicultural Children's Book Day!

Please Donate to our Auction for Read Your World celebrates Multicultural Children’s Book Day!

Posted on March 10, 2023January 8, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

We are seeking auction items for our online auction for Read Your World celebrates Multicultural Children’s Book Day.   Help us change the world one book at a time!   Donate to our online auction here: https://buff.ly/3INy4el     Our auction will run from May 1 through May 15. The link to bid on items…

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I’m Mia Wenjen!

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Hi, I’m Mia Wenjen. Nice to meet you!

I blog about diverse children’s books, co-founded Read Your World on Jan 29, 2026, and write children’s books.

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FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage, Published by Red Comet Press

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Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng

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CHANGING THE GAME (click to purchase)

Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes by Mia Wenjen

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