Are you going to ALA in Philadelphia? I’d love to see you! I’ll be signing books on Saturday and Sunday! I hope to see you! Saturday, June 28 10:30-11:15 I’m signing with Simon Tam, We Sing From the Heart, at Red Comet Press Booth #319 2:00 – 2:30 I’m signing Food for the…
Food for the Future: Half Moon Miracle in the Sahal
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….
The Traveling Taco featured in Booklist
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…
Freshman Year Art at Pratt and RISD (my two kids!)
My son is now a sophomore at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. All the freshmen take a Foundation Year in which they learn fundamentals of art and design. In his case, he was with the same cohort of about 20 classmates the entire year. This is the art that he made: My…
How Can I Find Affordable Child Care for Working Parents?
As a working parent, when looking for an affordable child care provider for your kids, you must consider factors other than the all-important cost. While the financial impact rightly figures into your search, location, safety, and quality are also essential considerations. How can you find affordable child care as a working parent? Use this guide…
Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime’s FIRST BIRTHDAY and 10 book giveaway!
Today is Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime‘s first birthday! Happy birthday, Boxer Baby! To celebrate, I’m giving away 10 books. Please fill out the Rafflecopter to enter. I can only ship to U.S. and APO addresses. Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kai Gietzen Mom is counting on Dad to get Boxer…
Food for the Future’s 2nd Birthday! & 2 Signed Book GIVEAWAY!
Today is Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World‘s 2nd birthday! To celebrate, I am giving away two signed copies! To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter below. Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng ⭐ Starred review from School Library Journal Massachusetts Book…