If you are going to NCTE, I hope to see you! Here’s my schedule: Friday, November 21 11:00am – 12:15pm Nerdy Book Club Mia Wenjen Mile High Ballroom 1A/1B 2:00pm – 3:00pm We Sing from the Heart (Book) Mia Wenjen RCP Booth #830 Saturday, November 22 8:15am – 9:30am Teaching with the 2025…
They found lead in the water fountains in my kids’ elementary school in Newton, MA. The result? The water fountains were turned off until further notice. But what about lead in the water in my house? We do have a filtration system, but I also decided to test our water for lead and other unhealthy…
I had such a wonderful time visiting an Urban Farming Summer Program in Columbus, Ohio! The kids wrote me letters and made beautiful cards. They are all such wonderful artists! Thank you so much for having me! p.s. Related posts: New! Food for the Future Activity and Discussion Guide! Food for the Future:…
We are thrilled that We Sing From the Heart received a Social Justice award from the International Literacy Association! We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez Recommended Reading for the Social Justice Literature Award 2025…
Many people start a brow serum routine expecting quick results but end up frustrated by slow progress. The problem often comes from small mistakes that weaken the product’s effect or irritate the skin. To get the best results, they must use the serum correctly, avoid common missteps, and stay patient with the process. Small choices,…
It is not surprising that a picture book launch by Phaea Crede would be a ton of fun! The illustrator of Princess Battle Royale, Jen Hill, joined in with a lively and hilarious reading of the book. Jen also did a drawing session with the crowd, letting them create their own Princess character for the…
Congratulations to author Kaylin Melia George and illustrator Mae Waite of Aloha Everything for winning APALA’s Best Picture Book of 2025! Leanna interviewed Kaylin during their Kickstarter for Aloha Everything: The Ig Live is part of Read Your World’s weekly interview series by Leanna to showcase diverse children and YA book creators. I always…