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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....
Where Can I Buy Affordable Commercial Playground Equipment? A Parent’s Guide - Pragmatic Mom
Have you ever taken your child to a playground only to find a broken swing or a rusty slide? Playgrounds are vital for children’s physical, social, and emotional development, making it frustrating when they lack access to a safe space to enjoy and explore. As a parent, you want your children to have access to...
8 Children’s Books with Heart (and Soul) & 2 Book GIVEAWAY to teacher or librarian! - Pragmatic Mom
Please welcome my guest author and dear friend today, Nancy Tupper Ling. In addition to being an award-winning children’s book author, Nancy is a librarian and book seller at Peter H. Reynolds and Paul Reynolds bookstore, The Blue Bunny Bookstore. You will find her in the center of KidLit in Massachusetts where she helps to...
HANUKKAH 1-2-3! Cover Reveal!!! - Pragmatic Mom
I am thrilled to announce the cover reveal for HANUKKAH 1-2-3! by Joy Nelkin Wieder, illustrated by Aura Lewis! Learning to count is as easy as 1, 2, 3 in this unique board book celebrating the holiday of Hanukkah! From opening one gift to lighting two menorah candles and from frying three latkes all the...
Please donate to Read Your World's Online Auction! - Pragmatic Mom
Change the World One Book at a Time: Donate Your Items for a Cause! Read Your World’s 3rd Annual Auction is fast approaching, and we’re seeking your support to raise funds to continue the work we do, including: Themed Classroom Kits such as our Climate Change and Environmental Justice Kit. IG Live Interviews with KidLit...
Maui: Kapalua Coastal Trail Hike - Pragmatic Mom
This gentle hike within the Kapalua golf course complex has spectacular views and showcases endangered birds who dig burrows for their nests. The parking is probably the most challenging aspect. While there is a small parking lot near the Kapalua public beach where the hike begins, it’s pricey at $35. Park instead at the convenience...
How an Online MBA in HR Management Can Elevate Your Career - Pragmatic Mom
I received my MBA from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA, and I vouch for its usefulness. I think my HR classes were some of my most useful ones. I actually went to business school to learn accounting, but I found the curriculum to be widely useful, and my classmates were all interesting...
Practical Tips on How to Teach Your Teenager to Drive - Pragmatic Mom
Teaching your teenager to drive can be nerve-wracking for parents, and — as excited as your teen may be — they could be nervous, too. The good news is that plenty of people have successfully done it before you. From spreading out instructional duties to staying calm, this parent’s guide to teaching driving includes 10...
Mrs Wordsmith Phonics and Writing Workbooks and Games for Kids - Pragmatic Mom
I learned about Mrs Wordsmith at a bloggers’ event in Boston. They have some great workbooks and games for literacy and writing. I made a video of the event: Here is another video on their books and game. Unboxing// Mrs. Wordsmith Products Mrs. Wordsmith Vocabularious Card Game Mrs. Wordsmith How To Write a Story...
What Are the Best Ready-to-Eat Chicken Products Available in Stores? - Pragmatic Mom
Juggling a full-time job, helping kids with their homework, and chauffeuring them to sports practice — moms and dads wear many hats every day. Finding time to prepare a wholesome dinner may feel insurmountable amid this whirlwind of daily responsibilities. Wholesome, convenient meal solutions that don’t compromise on nutrition are a staple in many homes,...
NCSS Virtual Presentation: Farm to Table to Book - Pragmatic Mom
Anne Broyles, Nancy Castaldo, Antwan Eady, Maria Gianferrari, Lindsay H. Metcalf, and I were thrilled to present to NCSS via a virtual panel! A PDF of our slide deck including all our activities and resources are below. Farm to Table to Book: Teaching with Farm Texts to Learn About Food Security, Sustainability, and Community...
Advancing Careers in Health Science: Education, Skills, and Opportunities - Pragmatic Mom
Introduction to Health Science Careers The vast health science field offers an impressive array of career paths, each playing a vital role in improving health outcomes on both individual and community levels. Health science professionals are essential in various settings, from hospitals and clinics to research laboratories and public health organizations. With the increasing complexity...
We Sing From the Heart is a Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Winner! - Pragmatic Mom
I am thrilled that We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court is a Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Winner. Thank you so much to the National Council for the Social Studies and the Children’s Book Council for this honor! ...
Our Millis Story & Song Holiday Kids’ Book Fair was great fun! - Pragmatic Mom
It was such fun to hang out with authors Sandra Elaine Scott, Mia Wenjen, Kelly Carey, Nancy Tupper Ling, and musical performer Elijah T. Grasshopper. Elija T. Grasshopper performed songs with participation from Sandra Elaine Scott and Kelly Carey. Sandra Elaine Scott also read THE BLACK UNICORN, and I read about the gymnasts featured in...
Thank You for Featuring My Boxing Book List on Shepard.com - Pragmatic Mom
Thank you to Shepard.com for featuring my book list, The Best Children’s Book About Boxing! Shepard helps readers connect with authors. Find out more here. p.s. Related posts: I Started Sparring Again … but am on a break from boxing 15 Boxing Themed Children’s Books This is What 60 Looks Like at Nonantum Boxing Club!...