History, social science and geography for kids.
This was my first time to watch the Battle of Lexington and Concord Reenactment even though I live twenty minutes away. I have always wanted to watch this but it seemed to fall too close to the Boston Marathon which goes through my town. This year was different. It’s the America 250th, our Semiquincentennial, and…
Thank you to NCSS for this award, and congratulations to everyone on this list. I am humbled and honored to be amongst you all! NCSS established the Carter G. Woodson Book Awards for the most distinguished books appropriate for young readers that depict ethnicity in the United States. First presented in 1974, this award is…
I’m thrilled to be doing the cover reveal for a new picture book biography on a timely topic! Award-winning author Jeff Gottesfeld and #OwnVoices co-writer Michelle Y. Green introduce us to another important historical figure who deserves to be better known. Fight for the Right to Read: Samuel Wilbert Tucker and the 1939 Sit-Down Strike…
The Half Moon farming method is a way to turn arid and semi-arid infertile areas into productive farmland in Chad, Kenya, and Mauritania. It’s a simple solution: capture rainwater by digging catch areas in a half-moon shape. Reviving this traditional farming technique has transformed the land and the lives of the people who live there….
Thank you to Booklist for including The Traveling Taco! The Traveling Taco by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong A mouthwatering exploration of the history of kids’ favorite foods from around the world From pizza to pasta and ice cream to French fries, some of our favorite foods have a surprising history, and…
I really enjoyed visiting the Sugar Museum in Maui. This is the last sugar plantation in Hawaii and its long history intersects with issues such as immigration, workers’ rights, water rights, industrial age, and more. It was fascinating to learn about the history of sugar in Maui! I filmed the exhibits. Take a look here:…
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…