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I am thrilled to announce a new picture book! Violeta Encarnación will illustrate Barbed Wire Between Us. I’m so lucky that this story speaks to her! This is the picture book of my heart. I have been working on this for more than 5 years, trying to figure out how to structure the story. I am…
Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival was the first book festival that I ever attended, and I returned in 2023 for my second time. They are so nice and make every children’s book creator feel special. They even dropped off a goody bag to my hotel the night before that had snacks and other treats! It is…
I was delighted to be part of the Greater Roxbury Book Fair and do a story time with Anna Staniszewski at the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library. The lineup of speakers was incredible with keynotes from Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Jacqueline Woodson. Other authors included: Abria Smith (Somebody Soup) Art Collins (Soapbox Sermons:…
I hope you can join me, Erin Dionne, and Kelly Carey for a FREE Story and Song Festival in Millis, Massachusetts. It will be held at Song and Story Festival Niagara Hall 8 Exchange Place Millis, MA Saturday, September 14 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Thanks for helping to spread the word! I hope…
The Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards Read Your World announces two new intersectionality book awards thanks to RYW board member, Federico Erebia, and his husband, James J. Jordan. There will be two prizes for The Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards of $1500 each: one for a picture book or graphic novel, and a second…
I am so excited to reveal the cover of my newest picture book, out May 6, 2025! The Traveling Taco: The Amazing and Surprising Journey of Your Favorite Foods by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong An exploration of the history of kids’ favorite foods from around the world From pizza to pasta and ice…