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Diverse Books for all Ages | Gold Sponsor Candlewick Press

December 16, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

Candlewick Press is one of the fastest-growing children’s book publishers in the United States. Established in 1991, they are a progressive and creative company, with a steadfast commitment to the best, which is due in part to their rare independence–being 100 percent employee-owned gives them the freedom to publish only the books they believe in.

Diverse books fro Candlewick Press

This vibrant company has a strong reputation for excellence in creating beautiful, high-quality children’s books is accomplished through a staff of dedicated, focused, and energetic individuals who enjoy an innovative, team-oriented work environment.

In 1992, Candlewick Press opened its doors as an independent children’s publisher, and they remain an independent publisher today. What does that mean? They are 100 percent owned and operated by their employees; a team of 85 staff members in Somerville and more than 155 authors and illustrators.

Candlewick Press arrived on the scene with some of the highest-quality picture books anywhere. And in the years since then, their offerings have grown to encompass all ages, from board books to e-books, high-end novelty to cutting-edge fiction. What hasn’t changed is their goal of excellence, their model of independence, and their commitment to the authors and illustrators who create their books and the readers who love them.

Two decades and more than 2,000 awards and accolades later, they are as committed as ever to independent thinking and primed for a future that looks brighter than ever.

Their vast line-up of diverse books for all ages include notable titles like Baby Goes to Market, Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior, 42 is Not Just a Number: The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero, Pattan’s Pumpkin: An Indian Flood Story and Escalera a La Luna by Maya Soetoro-Ng and Yuyi Morales

Baby Goes to Market

Diverse books from Candlewick Press

Author: Atinuke  Illustrator: Angela Brooksbank

When Baby and Mama go to the market, Baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn’t notice. As Mama and Baby wend their way through the stalls, cheeky Baby collects five oranges, four biscuits, three ears of sweet corn, two pieces of coconut . . . until Mama notices that her basket is getting very heavy! Poor Baby, she thinks, he must be very hungry by now! Rhythmic language, visual humor, and a bounty of delectable food make this a tale that is sure to whet little appetites for storytime.

Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.

Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior,

Diverse books from Candlewick Press

Author: Ed Clayton  Illustrator: Donald Bermudez

Martin Luther King Jr. devoted his life to helping people, first as a Baptist minister and scholar and later as the foremost leader in the African-American civil rights movement. An organizer of the Montgomery bus boycott and cofounder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance. As a result of his actions, the United States Congress passed the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964. This book’s powerful story and important message, originally published in 1964, remain as relevant today as they were more than fifty years ago. With a new foreword by the author’s widow, Xernona Clayton, the text has been reviewed and updated for a new generation and features striking new illustrations by Donald Bermudez.

Follow the inspiring life of Martin Luther King Jr. in a moving, vital, and informative book by an author and an illustrator with close ties to Dr. King’s family.

42 is Not Just a Number: The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero

Diverse books from Candlewick Press

Author: Doreen Rappaport

Baseball, basketball, football — no matter the game, Jackie Robinson excelled. His talents would have easily landed another man a career in pro sports, but such opportunities were closed to athletes like Jackie for one reason: his skin was the wrong color. Settling for playing baseball in the Negro Leagues, Jackie chafed at the inability to prove himself where it mattered most: the major leagues. Then in 1946, Branch Rickey, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, recruited Jackie Robinson. Jackie faced cruel and sometimes violent hatred and discrimination, but he proved himself again and again, exhibiting courage, determination, restraint, and a phenomenal ability to play the game. In this compelling biography, award-winning author Doreen Rappaport chronicles the extraordinary life of Jackie Robinson and how his achievements won over — and changed — a segregated nation.

An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero.

Pattan’s Pumpkin: An Indian Flood Story

Diverse books from Candlewick Press

Author: Chitra Soundar  Illustrator: Frané Lessac

When Pattan finds a yellow-flower vine wilting in his valley, he replants and cares for it, watching as a pumpkin appears and grows taller than the goats, taller than the elephants, as tall as the very mountains. When a terrible storm rages across the valley, Pattan wonders if perhaps his pumpkin can save the seeds and grains and saplings, the goats and birds and bison, and protect them all as the storm clouds burst and the waters rise. Frané Lessac’s brilliantly hued artwork is a feast for the eyes, while Chitra Soundar’s thoughtful retelling is a fascinating example of the kinds of stories told the world over — and the differences that make each version unique.

A vibrant variation on the traditional flood myth from the Irular tribe in Southern India.

Escalera a La Luna

Diverse books from Candlewick Press

Authors: Maya Soetoro-Ng and Yuyi Morales  Illustator: Yuyi Morales

En una noche adornada de estrellas, Suhaila ve realizado el sueño de conocer a su abuela cuando una escalera dorada aparece en su ventana y Abuela Annie, tendiéndole sus brazos, invita a Suhaila a una maravillosa aventura.

De la mano de Maya Soetoro-Ng, hermana del Presidente Obama, nos llega una lírica historia inspirada en la vida y en el espíritu de su madre, Ann Dunham. Esta mágica aventura, de fantasía y folclore, evoca sucesos que han afectado a personas a través del mundo, y reafirma nuestra humanidad común. El asombroso arte de Yuyi Morales ilumina el camino, recordándonos que nuestros seres queridos están siempre junto a nosotros, y que a veces solo es necesario mirar a la Luna para comprobarlo.

Little Suhaila wishes she could have known her grandma, who would wrap her arms around the whole world if she could, Mama says. And one night, Suhaila gets her wish when a golden ladder appears at her window and Grandma Annie invites the girl to come along with her on a magical journey. Renowned translator Teresa Mlawer has translated this dreamlike tale into Spanish, reminding us that loved ones lost are always with us, and that sometimes we need only look at the moon to remember.

“A lush, haunting story that brings together a grandmother and her grandchild. . . . Captures the luminosity of both the sky and the people on earth striving to make the world a better place.” — Booklist (starred review)
Candlewick Press

Candlewick Press

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Filed Under: Book review, MCCBD News, Multicultural Booklist, Spotlight on a Sponsor Tagged With: Candlewick Press, Diverse Books for all Ages

Diverse Picture Books by the Dozens! The Works of Author Carole P. Roman

December 14, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

Carole P Roman is a long-time supporter and Bronze Level Sponsor for MCBD2018. Carole has published over 50 books and she has multiple series that are all amazing. Her If You Were Me and Lived in…” combines her teaching past with her love of exploration and interest in the world around us and is a perennial favorite with readers and educators.

Carole fondly remembers the day she and her grandson were spending time together on a family trip to Las Vegas. As a curious four-year-old, Carole’s grandson spotted a replica of the Eiffel Tower and asked what it was. After explaining what the iconic Paris, France landmark was, she realized that kids needed a colorful and easy way to learn about the world around them. At that moment the idea for what is now a 50+ book collection was born.

“I wanted a way to explain cultures, provide gentle lessons, show examples of dreaming big to young readers so they don’t feel limited in what they can achieve,” Carole noted. “I also wanted to provide books that acted as introductions to cultures, religions, ethnic foods, historic times and even period dress. It was an exciting new journey that was vastly different from the current role, but one I was thrilled to embark on nonetheless.”

As a very successful business owner, Carole soon found herself “reinventing” her career path in her sixties and taking on the new role of children’s book author. Since that first inspiration moment with her grandson, Carole has self-published five different series-totaling 50+ books.

Carole P Roman

If You Were Me and Lived in… is an award-winning collection of twenty-two books that share national identities and cultural experiences with the middle reader crowd. This series has been given multiple awards and is extremely popular in the homeschool community. It’s spin-off of the same name, addresses historical time periods and is fast being recognized as a great introduction to history by homeschooling moms.

“My latest book in this series is ‘If You Were Me and Lived in..Mars,’ Carole revealed. “This books lets readers go on a journey through a child’s eyes and experience what it would be like to explore colonization on the planet Mars in the year 2054.”

Carole P Roman

Her nursery series is for ages 1-10, has four delightful books for young children and stresses values and gentle lessons. This series includes books like Can a Princess be a Firefighter and the popular Captain No Beard series. The Captain No Beard series -An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life and Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis have both received the Kirkus Star of Exceptional Merit.

Carole P Roman

Lastly, Oh Susannah: It’s in the Bag is Carole’s first early reader’s chapter book that is designed to help kids cope with issues like self-sufficiency, procrastination and the importance of facing problems head-on instead of hiding from them.

Carole P Roman

In total, Carole’s books have garnered many awards including a Kirkus Reviews Best of 2015, a NABE Pinnacle Award, IAN Award, Moonbeam Award 2014, National Indie Excellence Award Finalist, Shelf Media Outstanding Series Award, ForeWord Review Five Star and Finalist in the Book of the Year and Reader’s Views Children’s Book of the Year 2013. To see a full list of her many awards, go here.

If we were to look at Author Carole P. Roman “by the numbers,” we would see an impressive list including 50+ Children’s Books, 100+ Book Awards, 3000+ Online Reviews, 15000+ Likers and Followers on Social media. “I am so honored and blessed to be able to provide multicultural, educational and historic books for readers of all ages to enjoy.”

When not enjoying life with her family on Long Island, Carole can be found working on her collaborative online publication Indie Authors Monthly. She also hosts two radio shows. One is based on her books, Let’s Say Hello to Our Neighbor,  and the other is Navigating Indieworld; a show to help the indie author market. The show is inspired by her book of the same name, Navigating Indieworld: A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing Your Book.

with 50+ Children's Book from Author Carole P. Roman

Carole P. Roman’s Bio:

Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the Captain No Beard series. Both Captain No Beard-An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life and Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis have received the Kirkus Star of Exceptional Merit. The first book in the series was named to Kirkus Reviews Best 2012. Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis has been named to Kirkus Reviews Best of 2015. Each book in the series has won numerous awards including the NABE Pinnacle Award, IAN Award, Moonbeam Award 2014, National Indie Excellence Award Finalist, Shelf Media Outstanding Series Award, ForeWord Review Five Star and Finalist in the Book of the Year, and Reader’s Views Children’s Book of the Year 2013. Roman is also the author of the award-winning non-fiction culture series If You Were Me and Lived in… that explores customs and cultures around the world. She has co-authored a self-help book, Navigating Indieworld A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing. She lives on Long Island with her husband and near her children and grandchildren.

The following are some of her social media links so you can get to know her better.

  • Carole P. Roman’s Website: http://www.caroleproman.com/
  • Carole P. Roman’s Blog: http://caroleproman.blogspot.com/
  • Carole P. Roman’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/caroleproman
  • Carole P. Roman’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolePRomanAwardWinningAuthorAndBooks/?ref=bookmarks
  • FORBES: Navigating Self-Publishing Or What Two Successful Business Women Call Indieworld https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinseatonjefferson/2017/02/24/navigating-self-publishing-or-what-two-successful-business-women-call-indieworld/#63cb8617107c

Filed Under: Author Visits, Book review, MCCBD News, Spotlight on a Sponsor Tagged With: Author Carole P. Roman, Bronze Sponsor, Bronze Sponsor 2018, diverse picture books

Diverse Early Chapter Books for Girls | The Pack-n-Go Girls

December 9, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

Our mission has been and always will be to expand the world for young readers so they can better understand the diversity of cultures and the richness each one contributes to the world. We want them to see that there are so many ways to do life right, to live fully, richly, joyfully. And hopefully along the way, our books will lead to acceptance, tolerance, empathy, and ultimately—yes—equality.

The Pack-n-Go Girls

Dreaming of true-blue friends, mysterious adventures, and faraway places? Pack-n-Go Girls take you there!

 

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, Pack-n-Go Girls specializes in creating innovative and diverse early chapter books for girls that deliver positive messages around independence, adventure, and global awareness.

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Filed Under: 2018 MCBD, Author Visits, MCCBD News, Spotlight on a Sponsor Tagged With: Diverse Early Chapter Books for Girls

A Woman of Many Hats | Children’s Book Author Charlotte Riggle

December 5, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

Author Charlotte Riggle

Author Charlotte Riggle

Author Charlotte Riggle

A Woman of Many Hats |Author Charlotte Riggle

Charlotte Riggle wears many different hats in her life. She is a picture book author, a technical writer, a blogger. Her first picture book was a finalist in the 2015 Best Book Awards. A technical newsletter she wrote was honored by the Society of Technical Communicators. Her poetry was recognized by the Southern Literary Festival.

Charlotte has four children, a stepchild, godchildren, and an adorable grandchild whose nursery she keeps well stocked with books. When her children were young, she did all the ordinary things that mothers do: reading stories, supervising homework and chores, and feeling quite certain she would never get enough sleep ever again. She did less ordinary things, too, like training a service dog for one of her kids.

Because of her children’s needs, Charlotte became an advocate for people with disabilities. Now that her children are grown, she’s sharing what she’s learned on her blog and in her books. It’s all illuminated by faith, brimming with hope, and seasoned with picture books. Sign up for her newsletter so you don’t miss a thing.

Her first book, Catherine’s Pascha, is as beautiful as Pascha itself, with words that sparkle and illustrations that glow with the joy of the feast.

Catherine's Pascha

Catherine doesn’t like vegetables. She doesn’t like naps. She doesn’t like it when her mom combs her hair. She loves hot dogs, chocolate cake, and her best friend, Elizabeth. Most of all, she loves Pascha! Pascha, the Orthodox Christian Easter, is celebrated in the middle of the night, with processions and candles and bells and singing. And Catherine insists that she’s not a bit sleepy.

Catherine’s Pascha was a finalist in the 2015 Best Book Awards.

Her most recent book, The Saint Nicholas Day Snow, follows Catherine and her best friend Elizabeth during a surprise snowstorm on St. Nicholas Eve.

Saint Nicolas Day Snow

She shares faith, hope, and picture books on her website, on Facebook and Pinterest, and on Instagram.

We also discovered a bounty of yummy Pascha recipes on her site as well! And she shares homemade cookies whenever she can. Sign up for her newsletter and get a dozen of her favorite cookie recipes!

Filed Under: 2018 MCBD, Author Visits, Diverse Book Review, Spotlight on a Sponsor Tagged With: author Charlotte Riggle, Children's Book Author Charlotte Riggle, children's books about the ORTHODOX CHURCH

KidLit TV | working together to bring great books to kids!

December 3, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

Julie Gribble and New York Media Works, LLC/ KidLit TV

KidLitTv

KidLitTv

KidLit TV is a diverse group of parents, educators, librarians, kid lit creators, and award-winning filmmakers all working together to bring great books to kids! Their mission is to create fun new ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading that children will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

“Go on an adventure in the world of stories with us! KidLit TV is the place to discover great children’s books and learn more about the people who create them.”

What Makes KidLit TV so Awesome

StoryMakers: StoryMakers is KidLiTv’s flagship series is an entertaining talk show highlighting bestselling authors and illustrators in the kid lit world. The series is hosted by Rocco Staino, Contributing Editor at School Library Journal, a contributing writer at The Huffington Post, and Director of Empire State Center for the Book! Check out some of our past StoryMakers episodes:

StoryMakers with Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Pat Cummings and H. Chuku Lee

FIELD TRIP – Our crew hits the road to explore the world of kid lit.

Thalia Book Club campers
INSIDE SCOOP – Sneak a peek at bestselling authors’ new books.

READ OUT LOUD – Read your favorite books with your favorite authors!
Plus exclusive Red Carpet coverage of special literary events.

KidLit TV is also the  winner of the Parents’ Choice Gold Award, the Norton Juster Award for Devotion to Literacy, and selected as one of the American Library Association’s Great Websites For Kids.
KLTV is available in over 600,000 schools worldwide via our website and video distribution partners. We’re a diverse group of parents, educators, librarians, kid lit creators, and award winning filmmakers working together to create fun new ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading that children will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Connect with KidLit TV on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

Filed Under: diversity in children’s books, MCCBD News, Spotlight on a Sponsor Tagged With: KidLit TV, KidLitTv Read Alouds, MCBD Sponsor

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