Boredom is no fun. Filling any free time with personal or work responsibilities is tempting, but getting ahead of your to-do list isn’t as rewarding as a hobby. Give your brain a break by embracing your hobbies. With some encouragement and understanding, you’ll gain a new perspective on having fun that makes life more enjoyable….
Nine Picture Books About Wombats & GIVEAWAY
Please welcome my guest author and illustrator, Abi Cushman, with her picture book list about wombats. Are you wondering what a wombat is? I have a vague recollection of a cartoon that my kids like to watch with marsupials that flew in propeller airplanes and had an Australian accent. I had to dig for it…
Let’s Meet in Chicago!
Next up… Chicago! All are welcome to join Barefoot CEO Nancy Traversy and authors Mia Wenjen (Food for the Future) and Shirin Shamsi (Zahra’s Blessing) for an evening meetup in Chicago on Saturday, June 24th! If you’re in town (perhaps for the ALA Conference?) and would like to attend, please email carolyn.wilkins@barefootbooks.com to RSVP. We would…
8 Picture Books Sharing the Joy of Cooking with Family and Loved Ones & 2 Picture Book GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome author Patricia Tanumihardja with 8 picture books about cooking with family and loved ones. Her debut picture book is Ramen for Everyone! Who doesn’t love ramen? It’s a staple food for everyone including college students! Where I live in Newton, MA, there is a traditional ramen restaurant across the street in Newton Centre…
Illustrating Race Exhibit at the Norman Rockwell Museum
How do you illustrate race? It’s a complicated question. How do you illustrate Latinx, for example without putting them in ethnic costumes? What about Asians? How do you depict their eyes? I noticed this challenge years ago when I ran the Read Your World celebrating Multicultural Children’s Book Day Instagram account and wanted to highlight…
I’ll Be Speaking at the ALA Conference in June!
If you are going to the ALA conference in Chicago in June, please come see me! I’ll be speaking on Sunday. Name of Session: Sustainable Values in Children’s Literature Sunday, June 25 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM Exhibit Hall – Diversity in Publishing Stage (Booth 5240) p.s. Related posts: Kirkus reviews…
How to Improve Your Chances of Landing a Great Job
Searching for a new job is a long and exhausting process. However, it is necessary, and it could turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you. But to land a great job, you need to prepare well and improve your resume. You can start by learning a new language. The more…