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MCBD2017 Twitter Party! Win Multicultural Books and Have Great Book Conversations (1/27/17)

January 17, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

Please join us for our Multicultural Children’s Book Day

Win 1 of 12 Book Bundles! Giving away Book Bundles every 6 minutes!

Twitter Party

Friday, January 27th

9 pm to 10 pm EST

Hashtag: #ReadYourWorld

We will be discussing the state of children’s book publishing and giving away diversity book bundles every six minutes! We invite EVERYONE to join us: authors, publishers, parents, caregivers, librarians, KidLit lovers. You don’t have to be an author or publisher sponsor to join us! Let’s talk about our favorite multicultural and diverse children’s books, authors, and illustrators!

How do you join the Twitter party? Just use hashtag #ReadYourWorld to find us. When you tweet, use the hashtag so everyone can find you!

Register below to be able to win!!

Multicultural Children's Book Day Twitter Party

2017 Multicultural Children’s Book DayTwitter Party Book Bundle GIVEAWAYS

Question 1 (9:00pm): Scholatic’s research on top trends in children’s literature found that LESSONS ON KINDNESS WILL BE KEY. What is your top concern?

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #1

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #1:

Early chapter books and chapter books for ages 6 and up

  • MVP-Gold Medal Mess by David A. Kelly
  • Brooklyn Bat Boy by Geoff Griffin
  • The Curse of the WereHyena by Bruce Hale
  • Camp Nerd by Elissa Brent Weissman
  • Zapato Power-Freddie Ramos Rules New York by Jacqueline Jules
  • Mermaid Tales by Debbie Dadey

Question 2 (9:05 pm): One new controversy in children’s book publishing is who should write from a minority point of view? What do you think?

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #2 sponsored by Pack N Go Girls

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #2

Sponsored by Pack-n-Go Girls: travel adventure mysteries for girls 6 and up

  • Mystery at the Christmas Market by Pack-n-Go Girls
  • Mystery of the Ballerina Ghost by Pack-n-Go Girls
  • Mystery of the Golden Temple by Pack-n-Go Girls
  • Mystery of the Min Min Lights by Pack-n-Go Girls
  • Mystery of the Troubled Toucan by Pack-n-Go Girls
  • Mystery of the Thief in the Night by Pack-n-Go Girls

Question 3 (9:10 pm): What diversity topics in children’s books do you wish there were more books on?

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #3: Picture Books for ages 4 and up

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #3:

Picture Books for ages 4 and up

  • She Stood for Freedom by Loki Muholland
  • Rice & Rocks by Sandra L. Richards
  • Mountain Chef by Annette Bay Pimentel
  • Ava Dreams of Water by Nancy Moss
  • Three Years and Eight Months by Icy Smith
  • Soccer Star by Mina Javaherbin

Question 4 (9:15 pm): I’m noticing characters in stories that happen to be diverse, but that’s not the point of the story. How do you feel about that?

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #4 Board Book Bundle

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #4:

Board Book Bundle

  • What Can I See (Child’s Play) by Annie Kubler
  • When I Wake up by Ming & Joanna Lin
  • Little Artists Mini Board Book Sets from Kane Miller Publishing
  • Ladoo & Pooja Day from Ladoo Books
  • Ladoo & Chai Time from Ladoo Books
  • Baby Ply by Carol McDougall & Shanda LaRamee-Jones

Question 5 (9:20 pm): Do you have a preference for traditional books versus ebooks? Does it change for children’s books versus adult books?

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #5

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #5

  • 100 Fun & Easy Learning Games for Kids by Amanda Boyarishnov and Kim Vij
  • A Charmed Life by Gladys E. Barbieri
  • Excellent Ed by Stacy McAnulty
  • Aiden the Soccer Star by Suzan Johnson
  • Journey to Appleville by Veronica Appleton
  • 10 Little Ninjas by Miranda Paul

Question 6 (9:25 pm): Self published books versus big publishing companies. What makes you buy a self published book?

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #6

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #6

  • One Plastic Bag by Miranda Paul
  • Destiny & Faith’s Summer Adventures by Teddy O’Malley
  • Destiny & Faith Get Stuck in the Country by Teddy O’Malley
  • Let’s Celebrate Diwali by Anjali Joshi
  • Amal’s EID and Hanuman & The Orange Sun by Amy Maranville
  • Here We Go: A Poetry Friday Book from Pomelo Books

Question 7 (9:30 pm): What diversity children’s books, authors and/or illustrators do you think deserve more recognition? Let’s give them a shout out!

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #7

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #7

  • Catherine’s Pascha by Charlotte Riggle
  • Here We Go: A Poetry Friday Book from Pomelo Books
  • Cixi The Dragon Empress by Natasha Yim
  • PoPo’s Lucky Chinese New Year by Virginia Loh-Hagan
  • Ellis & The Hidden Cave by Cerece Murphy
  • No Limits-No Boundaries by Natasha Moulton-Levy
  • If You Were Me and We Lived In Ancient Greece by Carole P. Roman

Question 8 (9:35 pm): What do you think is the best way to get more diversity and multicultural children’s books published?

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #8 Sponsored by Carole P. Roman

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #8

Sponsored by Carole P. Roman

Includes one of each of the “If You Were Me and We Lived In…”

Hungary, Brazil, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Israel, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Australia, Turkey, Norway, Poland, India, Mexico, South Korea, Kenya and China

Question 9 (9:40 pm): What diversity topics in children’s books are you having trouble finding?

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #9:

Barefoot Books Sponsored Bundle

Children of the World Set

Barefoot Books

Meet children from all over the world and boost global awareness with this unique gift set! Use the memory game to reinforce knowledge about other countries and cultures, and The Barefoot Book of Children to start conversations about diversity, inclusion and the many things all children hold in common.

Retail price: $34.99 USD / $43.99 CAD

Question 10 (9:45 pm): Scholastic top trends in children’s books also shows that “FUNNY” IS STILL NUMBER ONE. What gets your kids reading?

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #11: sponsored by Chronicle Books

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #10:

Chronicle Books Sponsored Book Bundle

  • Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns by Hena Kahn
  • Josephine by Patricia Hruby Powell
  • Loving vs Virginia by Patricia Hruby Powell
  • The Quickest Kid in Clarksville by Pat Zeithow Miller
  • Lowriders in Space by Cathy Camper

Question 11 (9:50 pm):What are the diversity children’s picure books and chapter books that you and your kids recommend and why?

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #11:

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #11:

  • The Last Cherry Blossom by Kathleen Burkinshaw
  • Naji and the Mystery of the Dig by Vahid Imani
  • Obstacles by Greg Ransom
  • Malala Yousafzai: Warrior of Words by Karen Leggett
  • Ayo’s Money Jar by Smart Choice Nation
  • ABC Adoption and ME by Gayle H. Swift
  • Celebrate Durga Puja With Me by Shoumi Sen
  • Lump Lump and the Blanket of Dreams by Gwen Jackson
  • Nonnie & I by Savannah Hendricks
  • Trainbots by Miranda Paul
  • I’m Trey Jones by Monica-Matthis Howe
  • A Journey to Appleville by Vernonica Appleton

Question 12 (9:55 pm): What is the message you want to tell publishers and authors with regard to diversity in children’s books?

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #12 Grand Prize Bundle: Sponsored by Scholastic

MCBD Book Bundle Giveaway #12 Grand Prize Bundle:

Sponsored by Scholastic

  • The Case for Loving by Selina Alko
  • Elephant in the Dark by Mina Javaherbin
  • Zen Socks by Jon J. Muth
  • Under the Same Sun by Sharon Robinson
  • The Granddaughter Necklace by Sharon Dennis Wyeth
  • Unidentified Suburban Object by Mike Jung
  • Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks
  • The Hero Two Doors Down by Sharon Robinson
  • Moving Target by Christina Diaz Gonzalez
  • Making Friends with Billy Wong by Augusta Scattergood

 

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Comments

  1. Zoraida Rivera says

    January 18, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    Kids still need to hold books in their small hands and turn the pages. It’s an experience that gives pleasure and remains with them long after. Even as an adult, I prefer paper, although I’ve read some ebooks.

    I was wondering if these great bundles will be available somewhere after the twitter party.

    Great idea. Felicitaciones.

    • Kristen says

      January 27, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      I’m excited for the ‘party’.
      Zoraida, just going on from your comment… I have the exact same belief (and was just about to say as much). Not only is the physical book advantageous, there’s so much learning opportunity in holding a book to read. The turning of the pages teaches directionality…that we read from right to left, but our words go left to right and down the page. What I love most about the physical book too, is the ability for a child to bring it to a capable reader (whether parent, adult, older sibling) and open discourse. These are the opportunities for questions to be ask, from both reader and listener. Questions are the learning opportunities. When a child asks a question, it’s because they want to ‘know’. When the reader asks a question, it not only gauges that the child understands the text, but reinforces the lessons within the words & images of the book.

      There’s nothing more special in this World, that sharing the moment of book and child. I just love it.

    • Valarie Budayr says

      February 18, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      Zoraida, all of the Twitter bundles books are available for purchases (Amazon) after the party and some may end up being donated to classrooms as well. Thanks for stopping by!

  2. Wasi Daniju says

    January 24, 2017 at 10:08 am

    Definitely going to try to make it to this party! We need these books – our children, especially – so it’s great to keep finding new avenues to reach authors and publishers producing them.

  3. Maritza M. Mejia says

    January 24, 2017 at 10:42 am

    Excited to register on #MCBD2017 Twitter Party 1/27/17 #ReadYourWorld.
    Thank you!
    Maritza

  4. Gloria M. Burton-King says

    January 25, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    Having Multicultural books is a must have for all classrooms. So, thank you for the chance to receive these wonderful books.

    • Valarie Budayr says

      February 18, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Gloria, if you need books for your classroom, email our Project Manager and she will get you some free ones! becky (at) multiculturalchildrensbookday (dot) com Thanks for stopping by!

  5. Joe Robelia says

    January 26, 2017 at 8:17 am

    What an interesting group of books. It is very hard to select just one. Thanks for all the hints of what to look for at the book store.

    • Valarie Budayr says

      February 18, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      You are welcome, Joe 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

  6. Sharon Langley says

    January 26, 2017 at 8:21 am

    Thank you! All kids deserve to see themselves on the pages of a book!

    • Valarie Budayr says

      February 18, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      We agree! “Windows and Mirrors” Thanks for stopping by!

  7. Jen says

    January 26, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    I am looking very forward to tomorrow and learning about more books to help a diverse group of learners.

    • Valarie Budayr says

      February 18, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      Did you make the party? It was very fun and filled with some amazing insights and discussions. You can see the recap and hilights on the MCBD blog.Don’t forget to grab the free Classroom Kindness Kit too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

  8. Agatha Rodi says

    January 27, 2017 at 4:14 am

    THANK YOU for this great opportunity to participate and learn more, this is THE PARTY!!! Being both a school owner and teacher in Greece, I consider Multicultural books essential to help kids be part of the culture they have to embrace and understand the one they have to follow. THANK YOU for the fantastic work you do for all of us!

    • Valarie Budayr says

      February 18, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      SO glad to have your participation, Agatha! Thanks for stopping by!

  9. Wamaid Levine-Borges says

    January 27, 2017 at 8:22 am

    Looking forward to participating in the twitter party and getting acquainted with books written in Spanish and English featuring children and families of color. These are mirrors that support children’s self development and language acquisition.

    • Valarie Budayr says

      February 18, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      Did you make the party? It was incredibly fun. Look for the recap and highlights on the MCBD blog. Thanks for stopping by!

  10. Karen Kline says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:22 am

    I’ll be there for the twitter party tonight! Thanks for the giveaway inspiration!!

  11. @CorreyHope says

    January 27, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    As a teacher with students from all over. Culture, heritage and education is very important.

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