This is my third bilingual Spanish book list. Author Derek Taylor Kent wrote the first one. The second bilingual Spanish picture book list is from illustrator Wendy Martin. Today’s list is my own, the result of a pile of bilingual books that I’ve been saving for six months, and the books I read to create…
I do have quite a few book lists and videos on my blog for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month so I wanted to put it all in one place: 80+ Asian American Children’s Book Lists Korean American Books for Kids Japanese American Books for Kids Chinese American Books for Kids South Asian Books for Kids…
My girls are I are a little obsessed with gift-giving right now. We wrack our brains to find the right gift for each person. If the present delights and amuses, we know we have a winner. It’s not about spending a lot of money per se, it’s more about finding a personal connection from that…
In the last month, I have written a half-dozen letters to politicians and even made a few calls. That’s more than I’ve ever done in my life politically, with the exception of that Saturday in New Hampshire when I first arrived at college. My friend, David Nacht, persuaded me to campaign for Gary Hart and…
I’m thrilled to share that the Explorer Academy series adds a new book series starring Sailor York in Vela Book The Sailor Cipher releasing on April 23, 2024. Sailor York and her classmates in Explorer Academy uncover an elusive animal-smuggling ring. The team faces puzzling obstacles and follows complex clues aboard the new ship, Vela. Explore Academy…
Read Your World Celebrating Multicultural Children’s Book Day is hosting a jewelry fundraiser through Kendra Scott from May 3rd to 5th! Go to Kendra Scott’s Website Enter the code GIVEBACK-RYW and 20% of your purchase will be donated to Read Your World The jewelry will come in time for Mother’s Day, and also…
Fall 2024 Children’s Sneak Previews Compiled by Shannon Maughan An Asian-American band takes the fight over its name all the way to the Supreme Court. This story is coming out as a picture book by Mia Wenjen with Simon Tam, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez, and published by Red Comet Press. Publisher’s Week included in…