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Read Your World Summer Flash Sale! - Pragmatic Mom
Read Your World Summer Flash Sale Sponsorship has begun for Authors & Publishers … Our 2026 Platinum and Author Sponsorship Summer Flash Sale for Read Your World 2026 (1/29/26) is now open! Take advantage of the 30% savings by locking in your 2026 Platinum or Author Sponsorship before July 31! The Flash Sale for Read Your World (formerly...
I'm Signing Books at ALA 2025 in Philly! - Pragmatic Mom
Are you going to ALA in Philadelphia? I’d love to see you! I’ll be signing books on Saturday and Sunday! I hope to see you! Saturday, June 28 10:30-11:15 I’m signing with Simon Tam, We Sing From the Heart, at Red Comet Press Booth #319 2:00 – 2:30 I’m signing Food for the...
10 Essential Safety Tips Every Traveler Must Know Before Leaving Home - Pragmatic Mom
Traveling opens our world to new experiences, cultures, and adventures. Yet amid the excitement of planning trips, essential vacation staples, and safety considerations can sometimes take a backseat. Whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter or planning your first international journey, understanding how to protect yourself and your belongings can make the difference between a dream vacation...
How to Help Your Teenager with a Drunk Driving Charge - Pragmatic Mom
Finding out your child has been charged with drunk driving can feel disappointing. But the fact is, growing up is hard, and teenagers make mistakes as they learn more about life. You might feel angry, scared, sad, or even ashamed, and that’s okay! But put those feelings aside and focus on supporting your teenager through...
10 Tips to Encourage Your Child to Wear Glasses When They Refuse - Pragmatic Mom
Helping your child embrace glasses begins with empathy. Many kids feel overwhelmed by the change in appearance, routine, or comfort. Instead of forcing the issue, work as a team and use supportive strategies that focus on empowerment. These 10 tips can help you turn the tide gently and effectively when your child refuses to wear...
How Can I Find Affordable Child Care for Working Parents? - Pragmatic Mom
As a working parent, when looking for an affordable child care provider for your kids, you must consider factors other than the all-important cost. While the financial impact rightly figures into your search, location, safety, and quality are also essential considerations. How can you find affordable child care as a working parent? Use this guide...
Freshman Year Art at Pratt and RISD (my two kids!) - Pragmatic Mom
My son is now a sophomore at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. All the freshmen take a Foundation Year in which they learn fundamentals of art and design. In his case, he was with the same cohort of about 20 classmates the entire year. This is the art that he made: My...
Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime's FIRST BIRTHDAY and 10 book giveaway! - Pragmatic Mom
Today is Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime‘s first birthday! Happy birthday, Boxer Baby! To celebrate, I’m giving away 10 books. Please fill out the Rafflecopter to enter. I can only ship to U.S. and APO addresses. Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kai Gietzen Mom is counting on Dad to get Boxer...
Origami French Fries: Activity for THE TRAVELING TACO - Pragmatic Mom
French fries are not from France?! They actually originated in Belgium. French fries are also what the British call “chips”, as in “Fish and Chips.” And, surprise! Fish and Chips came from the Portuguese Jews who were fleeing the Portuguese Inquisition. In fact, Thomas Jefferson, who went to France during the Revolution War also stopped...
Book Announcement: A Place to Call Home! {and a new title ...} - Pragmatic Mom
I am thrilled to announce my newest picture book, A Place To Call Home, illustrated by Mary Atwood and published by Tilbury House Publishers, an imprint of Sleeping Bear Press. This rhyming picture book explores sustainable homes from around the world. Publication is now scheduled for Spring 2026. We are in the process of coming...
21 Children's Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month - Pragmatic Mom
Thank you to my friend Jany for creating this list in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month! 21 Children’s Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month Biographies I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy, illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley A biographical picture book that tells the inspiring story of Justice Ruth...
FOOD FOR THE FUTURE makes Sunshine State Young Readers Award Orange Blossom List for Nonfiction! - Pragmatic Mom
I found this from author Sarah Albee on Facebook and saw that Food for the Future made the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Orange Blossom List for Nonfiction too! Congrats to all the book creators on this list! p.s. Related posts: New! Food for the Future Activity and Discussion Guide! Food for...
Today is My Book Birthday for The Traveling Taco & 10 Book GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom
Today is my book birthday for The Traveling Taco! To celebrate, I’m giving away 10 signed copies! Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter! The Traveling Taco 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...
The Traveling Taco Storytime and Craft at Ten Trees Books - Pragmatic Mom
Please join me for a Storytime and Craft at Ten Trees Books in Natick, MA Ten Trees Books 22Main Street (Located inside The Hive) N Main St Natick, MA 01760 May 24 at 11 am I’ll be reading The Traveling Taco and making origami French Fries! Registration isn’t required, but if you...
Elly Swartz's SAME PAGE book launch - Pragmatic Mom
It was so much fun to attend Elly Swartz’s Same Page book launch party at Wellesley Books! Many fellow children’s book creators turned out, but I missed getting photos with some of them! Here is a video of her event: p.s. Related posts: 18 Middle Grade Books for Summer Reading 5 Middle Grade...
I'm doing a Storytime at the 3rd Annual Greater Roxbury Book Fair - Pragmatic Mom
I’m thrilled to be part of the Greater Roxbury Book Fair on Saturday, May 17th, from Noon to 5 pm! I’ll be doing a storytime at noon. I hope you can join me! Greater Roxbury Book Fair The Fair will take place on Saturday, May 17th, from noon to 5 pm. It will have...
Read Your World's AAPI Virtual Panel + 5 Book Bundle Giveaways! - Pragmatic Mom
Please join us Read Your World Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Wednesday May 7, 2025 7:00 pm EST Register HERE. Join us for an hour of fun and the chance to win one of five book bundles! Guest Panelists Mia Wenjen Mia Wenjen is half Japanese and half Chinese American...
Tui T Sutherland in conversation with Lisa Stringfellow - Pragmatic Mom
It was such an honor to have Tui T. Sutherland in conversation with Lisa Stringfellow at West Newton Cinema as the pre-launch event for the inaugural Newton Children’s Book Festival which was held this past year on Saturday, December 14th, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm at The New Art Center in Newtonville, MA....
My Family and I are featured in MetroWest Living Magazine - Pragmatic Mom
Thank you to MetroWest Living Magazine for featuring me and my family! The issue is here: 2041_MetroWestLiving_Feb2025 p.s. Related posts: Family Mantras and My Family’s Mantra 36 Japanese Internment Books for Kids & My Family’s Story My middle daughter is a Greenbriar Undergraduate Fellow Pratt Family Weekend 2023: We Took a Drawing Class!...
I'm #12 for Feedspots's 100 Best Mom Blogs and Websites in 2025 - Pragmatic Mom
Thank you to FeedSpot for selecting me as one of the Top 100 Best Mom Blogs and Websites in 2025! PragmaticMom received the #12 spot! FeedSpot chose Mom blogs from thousands of blogs on the web and based this award on relevancy, authority, social media followers & freshness. p.s. Related posts: PragmaticMom wins #1...
Thank you for including WE SING FROM THE HEART in this BookList Essentials Article! - Pragmatic Mom
Thank you to author Sarah Hunter for including We Sing From the Heart in her BookList Essentials article on History in Trials! p.s. Relates posts: We Sing From the Heart is a Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Winner! WE SING FROM THE HEART wins California Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award...
WE SING FROM THE HEART is an ALSC Notable Children's Book! - Pragmatic Mom
I am thrilled to announce that We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court is an ALSC Notable Children’s Book! We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court. By Mia Wenjen. Illus. Victor Bizar Gómez....
What Are the Healthiest Fast-Casual Dining Options? - Pragmatic Mom
Fast-casual stores and restaurants are a haven for parents. They provide the customer service and quick serving times of fast food with the fresh and made-to-order meals of sit-down establishments. Whether you are grabbing something before heading to work or looking for a dinner place for you and the kids, here are the healthiest fast-casual...
The Traveling Taco book trailer! - Pragmatic Mom
I’m thrilled to release the book trailer for my newest picture book, The Traveling Taco! The Traveling Taco: The Amazing and Surprising Journey of Many 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...
Is a Big Name Hospital Always Better for Kids? - Pragmatic Mom
Children should be able to receive adequate care as fast as adults do. Sadly, pediatric care becomes less accessible the farther you live from the city. This reality worsens an already stressful situation. As a parent, it must be heartbreaking to see your kids go through their medical ordeal longer than they should whenever your...
Boston Authors Club SRPING AUTHORS AFTER HOURS event! - Pragmatic Mom
Please join the Boston Authors Club for the Spring Authors After Hours event at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore on Wednesday, April 9th, from 6:30 to 8 pm. Everyone is welcome to meet our amazing authors and get books signed! To examine any book more closely at Amazon, please click on image of book....