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 are so many wonderful ways to celebrate the arrival of St. Nicholas!
Shoes or stockings? Horse or sleigh?
Does St. Nicholas visit on December 6 or on Christmas Eve?
The beliefs and traditions are as diverse as the people who celebrate them.
Author and long-time Multicultural Children’s Book Day supporter and Sponsor Charlotte Riggle spent twenty years pulling together the delightful book, Catherine’s Pascha. The diverse picture book for ages 4-8 was released in 2015 to rave reviews.
“I had written it when my children were small,” Riggle shared. “But I didn’t find a publisher until they were all grown up. And I had so much fun working with my publisher and editor, Becky Hughes. She took the manuscript I’d created and brought it to life. There were times when she’d send me a draft of an illustration, and it made me cry. It was such an amazing process.”