We are thrilled to get a starred review for Barbed Wire Between Us from Publishers Weekly! “Via a reverso structure and layered images, Wenjen and Encarnación trace the stories of two children, seemingly generations apart, in a haunting dual narrative of imprisonment and family separation. Spare reportorial lines and visual context clues appear first…
Let’s fold origami fortune cookies as an activity for my picture book, Fortune Cookies for Everyone! (Smithsonian): The Surprising Story of the Tasty Treat We Love to Eat, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage. This is the true story of who invented the fortune cookie. Spoiler alert: it’s a mystery, and the reader gets to decide! [nonfiction…
As a parent, you focus on teaching the big lessons, from riding a bike to reciting the alphabet. However, some of the most effective strategies for protecting your child’s long-term health are simple and overlooked. Regarding dental care, dads often underestimate the importance of choosing the right toothbrush and understanding the 3-3-3 rule for brushing…
My author copies just arrived! I can’t wait to show you! Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Violeta Encarnación, and published by Red Comet Press This is the story of my heart. The manuscript that I struggled with for years, which was, at first, much too dark to be a children’s…
For many parents, low milk supply — or the fear of low supply — can be one of the most stressful parts of breastfeeding. You may wonder if your baby is getting enough, or find that nursing alone doesn’t stimulate your body like it once did. Thankfully, modern pumping technology has come a long way….
My dentist is a practice started by a husband and wife, both dentists who graduated from Tufts Dental School. Ever since Covid lockdown, they said that it’s been tough to hire dental hygienists and assistants. For return-to-work parents, this might be a good option to consider. It’s also a career path that is safe from…
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…