I’m excited to announce my book news! Angus Yuen-Killick at Red Comet Press has bought world rights to the nonfiction picture book Fortune Cookies for Everyone by Mia Wenjen (l.) (Food for the Future), illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage (Piano Wants to Play), which tells the history and “true” story behind a favorite sweet treat. It’s slated for fall 2025; Lary…
23 Diverse Track and Field Books for Kids
I was inspired to create this list after reading the Track series by Jason Reynolds followed by Lila Quintero Weaver’s excellent middle grade book, My Year in the Middle. I assumed that I would find a lot of books for this list. Instead, I was surprised by the dearth of #OwnVoices Track and Field children’s…
LGBTQIA+ Books Save Lives Merch supporting Read Your World
Read Your World has created merchandise as a fundraising campaign and it’s available to order now! To support Read Your World and purchase any of these items, please go here. The t-shirts, hoodies, long sleeve tees, and tank tops feature the illustration by Federico Erebia which is also part of our newest classroom…
Asian Pacific American Heroes (from my book) with Videos
I wanted to put all the featured Asian Pacific American Heroes from my book on one page. For those who want to learn more about each hero, I have added videos to each person. Meet Asian Pacific American Hero Chloe Kim (Olympic gold medal snowboarder) Meet Asian Pacific American Hero Niki Nakayama (chef) Meet Asian…
Read Your World Auction Ends Tomorrow!
Our Read Your World Auction ends tomorrow! Check it out here. Thanks so much for helping us change the world one book at a time! To examine any book more closely at Amazon, please click on image of book. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Follow PragmaticMom’s board Multicultural…
Join Us for RISD’s A Nads Documentary
My daughter and her friends have been working on this documentary/mockumentary for more than three years. The Nads are RISD’s ice hockey team. Her roommate, Caleb, is a member. Also, her good friend Gary is a key member of the team. I also know the mascot, Scrotie, who stayed with us for Thanksgiving last year….
Top 5 Books to Begin or Level Up Your Writing for Kids or Young Adults
Please welcome authors Victoria J. Coe and Cheryl Lawton Malone with their Top 5 Books to Begin or Level Up Your Writing for Kids or Young Adults. As accomplished children’s book authors, they are sharing their tips on how to write for the KidLit market. We are also giving way a signed copy each of…
8 Children’s Books about Water, Rivers, and Conservation & Signed Book GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome author Michelle Staub with her list of books about water, rivers, and conservation. We are giving away a signed copy of A Place for Rain (along with bookmarks and stickers). Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter. p.s. Related posts: 13 Children’s Books About Water Scarcity + Activities Water Supply System…