I am thrilled to announce that The Traveling Taco has received the California Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award! The Traveling Taco: The Amazing and Surprising Journey of Many of Your Favorite Foods by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberie Clinthrone-Wong, and published by Red Comet Press A mouthwatering exploration of the history of kids’ favorite…
Category: STEM/STEAM
Science non fictions books and fun experiments for kids to do at home.
10 Children’s Books on Architects and Architecture + 5 Signed Picture Book GIVEAWAY!
Thank you to my guest author today, Lori Apfel Cardeli, AIA, NCARB, with her list of 10 children’s books on Architecture, Identity, and Storytelling: Children’s Books That Build More Than Buildings! We are giving away five (5) signed copies of The Glass Pyramid. To enter, please leave a comment. — Architecture is often taught through famous…
Rosie Rios and America 250
My college roommate, Rosie Rios, was in town and I learned that she is charge of the celebration for America 250. She gave a speech in Lexington for the Battle of Lexington and Concord reenactment during Patriot’s Day. This year, it was held on the Saturday instead of the Monday so I was able to…
My FOOD FOR THE FUTURE author visit in Columbus OH
I had such a wonderful time visiting an Urban Farming Summer Program in Columbus, Ohio! The kids wrote me letters and made beautiful cards. They are all such wonderful artists! Thank you so much for having me! p.s. Related posts: New! Food for the Future Activity and Discussion Guide! Food for the Future:…
We Sing From the Heart’s FIRST Birthday & 3 Signed Book GIVEAWAY!
I am humbled and thrilled for the recognition that We Sing From the Heart has received. We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court ALSC Notable Children’s Book 2025 Carter G. Woodson Book Award Middle Level Honoree Orbis Pictus Recommended Book for Outstanding Nonfiction…
My author event for Urban Farming in Ohio
I had such a wonderful time visiting an Urban Farming summer program for children in Columbus, Ohio. They made me the most beautiful cards and letters! p.s. Related posts: New! Food for the Future Activity and Discussion Guide! Food for the Future: Half Moon Miracle in the Sahal FOOD FOR THE FUTURE…
11 Picture Books on the Natural World & 5 Signed Book GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Jyoti Rajan Gopal, with her book list of 11 picture books on the natural world. Her newest picture book is Over in the Mangroves. We are giving away 5 signed copies of Over in the Mangroves. To enter, please fill out the WooBox at the bottom. 11 Picture…







