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French fries are not from France?! They actually originated in Belgium. French fries are also what the British call “chips”, as in “Fish and Chips.” And, surprise! Fish and Chips came from the Portuguese Jews who were fleeing the Portuguese Inquisition. In fact, Thomas Jefferson, who went to France during the Revolution War also stopped…
I’m thrilled to be doing a virtual event with OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates. OCA Reads: A Virtual Conversation with Mia Wenjen May 22 at 8 pm EST Register at bit.ly/ocareads2025. Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us on Thursday, May 22 from 8:00–9:15 PM ET with a virtual…
I am thrilled to announce my newest picture book, A Place To Call Home, illustrated by Mary Atwood and published by Tilbury House Publishers, an imprint of Sleeping Bear Press. This rhyming picture book explores sustainable homes from around the world. Publication is now scheduled for Spring 2026. We are in the process of coming…
Today is my book birthday for The Traveling Taco! To celebrate, I’m giving away 10 signed copies! Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter! The Traveling Taco by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong An exploration of the history of kids’ favorite foods from around the world From pizza to pasta…
Thank you to author Sarah Hunter for including We Sing From the Heart in her BookList Essentials article on History in Trials! p.s. Related posts: We Sing From the Heart is a Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Winner! WE SING FROM THE HEART wins California Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award WE…
I am thrilled to announce that We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court is an ALSC Notable Children’s Book! We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court. By Mia Wenjen. Illus. Victor Bizar Gómez….
I’m thrilled to release the book trailer for my newest picture book, The Traveling Taco! The Traveling Taco: The Amazing and Surprising Journey of Many of Your Favorite Foods by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong An exploration of the history of kids’ favorite foods from around the world From pizza to pasta and ice…