Guest Post by Author, Tim J. Myers One of the greatest things about being a writer is discovering your own life in your work. You can't help writing about what's important to you, and your experiences often show up in different forms, whether you intended that or not. Art often is, among other things, a window into...
MCBD co-founder, Mia Wenjen, once stated an exceptionally true fact: "If you want to introduce young readers to new cultures, races, faiths and geographic regions, the two best ways to do that is via food and books." SO TRUE. That fact rings true with long-time MCBD supporter and long-term Medallion Level Sponsor, Charlotte Riggle and her book,...
There's no better feeling than seeing a reluctant reader (or any reader for that fact!) deeply immersed in the adventure-filled pages of a chapter book. Books take a reader to places they can only dream about; places where they could find new friends, learn new cultures, and "see" themselves within the pages. Introducing children to chapter...
March is National Women’s History Month This wonderful recognition also creates a special opportunity in our schools, our workplaces, and our communities to recognize and celebrate the often-overlooked achievements of American women. That's why we want to call your attention to an amazing book about epic women. "All the Women in My Family Sing" - a necessary read...
Guest post by Izzie Chea From humble beginnings in the busy kitchen of an Oakland, CA home in 2016, the idea of bringing children’s Spanish and bilingual books was coming to fruition. Maceo Cabrera-Estévez, Cuban-American mom and book lady for Barefoot Books, noticed the demand for high quality, authentic, and representative Spanish and bilingual children’s literature....