Happy #ChildrensBookWeek & Happy #50PreciousWordsforKids


Happy Children’s Book Week, dear friends.

What is Children’s Book Week, you ask?
Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, young people across the country participate by attending events at schools, libraries, bookstores, celebrating at home, and engaging with book creators both online and in person

And Happy #50PreciousWordsforKids!
What is #50PreciousWordsforKids, you ask?
It’s an International Writing Challenge that invites children all over the world to tap into their natural storyteller skills.
In past years, we’ve received submissions from Australia to Austria, from Singapore to Switzerland, Canada to Cannes, and from states all across America.
Here are the guidelines.

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: The Yellow Áo Dài Plus Giveaway

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends! Last June, we revealed the cover of a beautiful picture book that was going to be launching in April of this year. Then, a few months ago, we were honored to have author Hanh Bui and illustrator Minnie Phan as guests for Will Write and Illustrate for Cookies. And today, I’m thrilled to feature The Yellow Áo Dài. Why am I so excited about this book? I’m so excited because this is exactly the type of book we need in schools and libraries to serve as a mirror and a window Perfect for young children to feel seen, to celebrate Vietnamese culture, and…to provide a sweet SEL story that examines a myriad of emotions on the part of the main character. And we also have a giveaway – Hanh is offering a copy of the book! Please make sure you leave a comment (maybe you can tell us what color your Áo Dài would be if you had one) – and please share the post to spread the word about this beautiful book!

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Happy Book Birthday: MY DOG IS NOT A SCIENTIST Plus Critique Giveaway

Yes! It really truly is another opportunity to eat cake!! Hurray for a Happy Book Birthday for MY DOG IS NOT A SCIENTIST by Betsy Ellor, illustrated by Luisa Vera, and published by Yehoo Press! And even though it is her book’s birthday, Betsy is giving the presents!! If you leave a comment and share this post on social media, you’ll have a chance to win the giveaway…winner’s choice of a copy of this fab book OR a Picture Book Critique from the author!

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