An Interview with Multicultural Children’s Author Cynthia Kadohata
For our Multicultural Children’s Book Author spotlight series, we are thrilled to have Cynthia Kadohata talking about her latest book, Half a World Away.
For our Multicultural Children’s Book Author spotlight series, we are thrilled to have Cynthia Kadohata talking about her latest book, Half a World Away.
We are so excited to have The Omnibus Publishing as a SILVER Sponsor for MCCBD 2015!
Baltimore based and woman owned and run since 1998, The Omnibus Publishing (TOP) rebranded to it’s current set up in January, 2014. Currently a division of Reading Pandas, Inc. we offer publishing and minor editing services for authors of various genres. By embracing and marrying certain technologies, TOP will provide a significant edge in the e-book world.

Chronicle Books is one our returning sponsors from our last MCCBD and is one of our Bronze Sponsors for MCCBD 2015!
Chronicle Books is an independent publisher of books for children, adults and other readers. Founded in 1967, Chronicle Books publishes over 330 books, stationary objects, journals and more every year, and have published 206 books about cats. Inspired by the enduring magic and importance of books, our objective is to create and distribute exceptional publishing that’s instantly recognizable for its spirit, creativity, and value. This objective also informs our business relationships and endeavors, be they with customers, authors, vendors, or colleagues.
Satya House Publications is one of our wonderful GOLD Sponsors for MCCBD 2015!
Satya House Publications was founded in 2003 as a boutique publisher of books that have a substantial and/or growing niche market. Our books satisfy intellectual curiosity and exploration. With the creation of the I See the Sun in series in 2010, Satya House has become a premier publisher of niche market books in the children’s multicultural, bilingual book arena.
We are so excited to talk to Margarita Engle today for our Multicultural Children’s Book Author spotlight series!
Question 1: What is your favorite letter of the alphabet and why?
That’s such a fascinating question! It makes me feel four years old. I will admit that I love M because it looks like mountains. On the other hand, even though S is not my favorite letter, I somehow end up with many book titles that begin with S images, such as Surrender Tree, Summer Birds, Silver People…