Isabella Kung is the author and illustrator of NO FUZZBALL! (Scholastic, 2020) & NO SNOWBALL! (Scholastic, 2022), about a fuzzy feline that was described as an “expressive, endearing little chunk of well-meaning evil” by Kirkus Reviews. Continuing her feline obsession, she also illustrated over 120 cats for the board books 123 CATS and ABC CATS […]
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Melanie Ellsworth writes in an old barn in Maine, surrounded by books. Her picture book titles include Hip, Hip…Beret!, Clarinet and Trumpet, and Battle of the Books. With an M.Ed in Language and Literacy, Melanie has also worked as an ESOL teacher and a literacy specialist and is currently a member of the Equity &
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Danica Davidson is the author of 18 books for middle grade and young adult readers, ranging from serious nonfiction to manga how-to-draw books to fantasy adventure stories taking place in Minecraft. Please visit her website at www.danicadavidson.com. Today I have the honor to talk with Danica about her new book, I WILL PROTECT YOU and
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Valerie Bolling’s debut, LET’S DANCE! (illus. Maine Diaz, Boyds Mills & Kane), was published in 2020 and won a 2021 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. In 2022 Valerie is happy to welcome TOGETHER WE RIDE (illus. Kaylani Juanita, Chronicle) and RIDE, ROLL, RUN: TIME FOR FUN! (illus. Sabrena Khadija, Abrams). Sequels to these books (TOGETHER WE SWIM and
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Shaunda Wenger, writing as S.K. Wenger, is an author and awarded science teacher who grew up among the mountains and lakes of New Hampshire and then found another beautiful backdrop in Utah to raise three children with her husband. With both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in science and numerous adventures in the outdoors Shaunda
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World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater. These 10 best children’s picture books raise the awareness of water and environment protection. The reading recommendations are for children from 3 to 8 years old. 1. We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade; Roaring Brook
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Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the Lunar calendar. In Chinese culture and East Asian countries, the festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival. The Chinese zodiac assigns an animal to each year in a repeating twelve-year cycle. In 2022 the Chinese New Year starts on
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Jeni Chen has always loved to draw. When she was a child, she would carry her sketchbook and pencil crayons everywhere with her. Encouraged to pursue a more practical career, Jeni graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree. She had worked in a variety of fields from scientific research
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Margaret Chiu Greanias is the author of Amah Faraway and Maximillian Villainous. The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, she grew up in New York, Texas, and California, while her Amah lived faraway in Taipei. Amah Faraway was inspired by her childhood memories visiting her Amah—exploring night markets, splashing in hot springs, and connecting with relatives—and by her children experiencing Taiwan
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Welcome to my blog, dear Dianna. Congratulations on the launch of your new book James’ Reading Rescue! Everyone is excited to hear a bit more about your journey! Can you tell us a bit about your background? I’ve always been a passionate reader and animal lover. As a result, my children grew up in a house
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