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Food for the Future makes Mass Book Award Long List! - Pragmatic Mom
I am thrilled that Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World made the Massachusetts Book Award Long List! Mass Center for the Book is excited to recognize longlisted titles across five categories—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, middle grade/young adult, and picture book/early reader. Awards and honors books (including the winner of the new translated literature prize) will [...]
I'm thrilled to be part of the Greater Roxbury Book Fair - Pragmatic Mom
I'm thrilled to be part of the Greater Roxbury Book Fair on Saturday, May 18th, from Noon to 5 pm! Greater Roxbury Book Fair The Fair will take place on Saturday, May 18th, from noon to 5 pm, and will spotlight best-selling, award-winning keynote authors Ibram X. Kendi and Jacqueline Woodson. It will have panels, workshops, and local author and literary organization exhibitors. [...]
WE SING FROM THE HEART is a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection - Pragmatic Mom
I am humbled and thrilled to announce that We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez, is a Junior Library Guild Gold selection. It comes out on November 12, 2024, through Red Comet Press p.s. Related posts: We Sing From the Heart picture book featured in THE FIRE Picture Book Announcement: We Sing [...]
Picture Book Biographies of Black Women in STEM - Pragmatic Mom
Please welcome my guest authors today Lydia Lukidis and Mélina Mangal with their list of children's books featuring Black women in STEM. We are giving away a copy of Dancing Through Space. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. p.s. Related posts: 31+ STEM Books to Inspire Girls 30 Black Joy Picture Books and Chapter Books Resources for Black History Month 10 Picture [...]
Blog Tour for Explorer Academy Vela, Book 1: THE SAILOR CIPHER - Pragmatic Mom
I'm thrilled to share that the Explorer Academy series adds a new book series starring Sailor York in Vela Book The Sailor Cipher releasing on April 23, 2024. Sailor York and her classmates in Explorer Academy uncover an elusive animal-smuggling ring. The team faces puzzling obstacles and follows complex clues aboard the new ship, Vela. Explore Academy series by Trudi Trueit Welcome to [...]
Read Your World KENDRA SCOTT Jewelry Fundraiser! - Pragmatic Mom
Read Your World Celebrating Multicultural Children's Book Day is hosting a jewelry fundraiser through Kendra Scott from May 3rd to 5th! Go to Kendra Scott's Website Enter the code GIVEBACK-RYW and 20% of your purchase will be donated to Read Your World The jewelry will come in time for Mother's Day, and also makes great graduation and December holiday gifts! Read [...]
WE SING FROM THE HEART in Publisher's Weekly - Pragmatic Mom
Fall 2024 Children's Sneak Previews Compiled by Shannon Maughan An Asian-American band takes the fight over its name all the way to the Supreme Court. This story is coming out as a picture book by Mia Wenjen with Simon Tam, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez, and published by Red Comet Press. Publisher's Week included in it their Fall 2024 Children's Sneak Previews. RED [...]
I'm thrilled to be on the author panel for 2024 Barefoot Retreat! - Pragmatic Mom
I'm thrilled to be part of the Barefoot Books Retreat this year. I'll be on this panel on May 4th. 2 pm - Panel: Meet the Barefoot Authors Q&A Attending authors: Bunmi Emenanjo (I'll See You in Ijebu), Mia Wenjen (Food for the Future), Anna Staniszewski (My Cousin’s Mermaid), Phaea Crede (Jet the Cat (Is Not a Cat)), Jamaica Stevens (Yoga Adventure), Carolyn Curtis (I Took [...]
Thrilled to make the top spot for Top 60 Book Review by Mom Bloggers - Pragmatic Mom
I am thrilled to learn that my blog, Pragmatic Mom, has been selected by the Feedspot as one of the Top 60 Book Review by Mom Bloggers on the web. Thank you for this honor, FeedSpot! p.s. Related posts: PragmaticMom wins #1 Boston Mom Blog Thank you for including me! 11 Best Mom Blogs That Will Inspire You In 2022 Thanks for Including Me: Mom Bloggers that will inspire [...]
LGBTQIA+ Books Save Lives Merch supporting Read Your World - Pragmatic Mom
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 kit! Check out all the colors here: The official Read Your [...]
Asian Pacific American Heroes (from my book) with Videos - Pragmatic Mom
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 Pacific American Hero Prabal Gurung (fashion designer) Meet Asian Pacific [...]
Read Your World Auction Ends Tomorrow! - Pragmatic Mom
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 Books for Kids on Pinterest. Follow PragmaticMom's board [...]
Join Us for RISD's A Nads Documentary - Pragmatic Mom
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. Finally, they are ready for the unveiling of this long-awaited movie! All are [...]
Top 5 Books to Begin or Level Up Your Writing for Kids or Young Adults - Pragmatic Mom
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 Writing Kidlit 101 and Writing Kidlit 102. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at [...]
Picture Book Announcement: Fortune Cookies for Everyone! - Pragmatic Mom
I am thrilled to announce a new picture book, Fortune Cookies for Everyone, illustrated by Collen Kong-Savage and published by Red Comet Press! It comes out Fall of 2025!! 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 [...]
Versatility Unveiled: Baby Bouncers for Soothing and More - Pragmatic Mom
As parents, we're always on the lookout for things that can make our lives simpler and keep our kids happy. The baby bouncer is one of many options, but it's helpful because it can do more than one thing such as let your child move around, keep them entertained, and even help them learn. Let's talk about how a baby bouncer can be useful for both you and your little one. A Haven [...]
Read Your World Auction is LIVE! - Pragmatic Mom
Check out all the amazing items at our 2nd Annual Read Your World Auction! It runs from April 1st through April 15th. We have more than 39 children's book bundles! We have wonderful art! We have manuscript critiques by literary agents, editors, and authors; author visits, yoga and Zoom classes, and more! Please help Read Your World change the world one book at a time. Go HERE! To [...]
Meet Kai Gietzen, illustrator of Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! - Pragmatic Mom
Meet Kai Gietzen, the illustrator for my newest picture book Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! It comes out on May 26, 2024. Pre-order here. Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kai Gietzen Mom is counting on Dad to get Boxer Baby down for her nap, but Boxer Baby is the G.O.A.T. of sleep avoidance. This hilarious face-off mimics a three-round boxing match, as Boxer Baby [...]
{Boston Area} Summer Creative Arts Day Camp Scholarships at Charles River Creative Arts Program - Pragmatic Mom
Thank you to Charles River Creative Arts Program for sponsoring this post. I am offering a special 15% discount for any Charles River Creative Arts Summer program including CIT. See below for discount code. We believe in the Joy of Summer! Summer should be a time for children and teenagers to explore, learn, grow, and – above all else – have FUN. CRS Summer programs have something for [...]
Read Your World Auction is LIVE! - Pragmatic Mom
Check out all the amazing items at our 2nd Annual Read Your World Auction! It runs from April 1st through April 15th. We have more than 39 children's book bundles! We have wonderful art! We have manuscript critiques by literary agents, editors, and authors; author visits, yoga and Zoom classes, and more! Please help Read Your World change the world one book at a time. Go HERE! To [...]
Presenting for Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children (MAAEYC) - Pragmatic Mom
I will be presenting my "story behind the story" of Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World to the Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children (MAAEYC) on Saturday, April 13th at the Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary. It started with a visit to an oyster farm in Duxbury, a visit to my ancestral family's [...]
Food for the Future is a finalist for 2023 INDIES Book of the Year! - Pragmatic Mom
I'm so thrilled to announce that Food for the Future is a finalist for the 2023 INDIES Book of the Year Awards! The award is organized by Foreword Reviews, a trade magazine dedicated to helping booksellers and librarians discover great books from indie presses. Here's the full list. p.s. Related posts: New! Food for the Future Activity and Discussion Guide! ‘Food for [...]
Earth Day & Autism Acceptance Book Lists and Resources - Pragmatic Mom
Here are my resources for April's Earth Day and Autism Acceptance. Earth Day Book Lists and Resources 17 Picture Books for Earth Day 12 KidLit Books for Earth Day Top 10 Earth Day Picture Books Happy Earth Day! Non-Fiction Books for Kids Celebrating Earth Day with Picture Books 6 Picture Books on Light Pollution and the Night Sky Top 5 Picture Books on Ocean Pollution 6 Picture [...]
Authors After Hours at Whitelam Books in Reading MA - Pragmatic Mom
The Boston Authors Club is excited to host its spring "Authors After Hours" event on Thursday, March 28th, at Whitelam Books in Reading, MA, from 7-9 PM. Anyone wishing to learn more about the Boston Authors Club or to mingle with published authors is welcome to attend! To examine any book more closely at Indiebound or Amazon, please click on image of book. As an Amazon and [...]
FOOD FOR THE FUTURE Makes Green Earth Book Award Long List! - Pragmatic Mom
I am thrilled that Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World has made the Green Earth Book Award long list. Check out this amazing list perfect for Earth Day coming up on April 22nd! Green Earth Book Award – 2024 Long List PICTURE BOOK – PRIMARY READERS Books for young readers in which the visual and verbal narratives together tell the story A Manta Ray's Journey by [...]