Feels timely to be writing a review for I'M AN AMERICAN by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social and illustrated by #LauraFreeman— a book that looks at the patchwork of cultures in America and a great discussion starter for conversations about country, culture, diversity, and immigration.

"This nation will always be made up of #Indigenous people and immigrants of the past, present, and future. WE BELIEVE THESE DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER." —I'M AN AMERICAN by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social Our #SanctuaryStories offer #Immigrant, New Generation, & ALL communities a place of safety.

There’s plenty that doesn’t feel ok, but today’s opportunities to connect my students w author guests for World Read Aloud Day sure felt good. Thanks for connecting, @laurelsnyder.bsky.social & @darshanakhiani.bsky.social. I loved watching my readers interact w you! #wrad25 @litworld.bsky.social

Today's #Library tee, courtesy of @kindcotton.bsky.social. And my book of the day is I'm an American by @darshanakhiani.bsky.social. I'm not going to be ambiguous or quiet about where I stand as a teacher and how I show up for my students. The stakes are too high. #librarian #booksky #skybrarian

Need brainstorming help. Looking for movies or books where the MC tries to make another character feel bad/ run them out or has that done to them. Preferably JH or HS aged. Think Mean Girls. Thanks!

When you don’t remember what you were thinking when you wrote this. Who the heck is Marjorie? (Eventually I did remember 😉) #writinglife

Love this book! 💙📚 We have it in our #Multilingual#Library :) Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings by Francie Latour, illustrated by Ken Daley The author reads the book here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWM... #kidlit #picturebooks #Haiti

Gorgeous book! Should be in every school library. I learned a bit of Haitian culture, its history and how colonial forces have forever affected the course of this nation. Informative short backmatter. Thank you to @imyourneighbor.bsky.social #picturebookatbreakfast

India is such as vast rich culture. My heritage is Gujarat from Western India so I loved learning about these South Indian traditions and holiday. Beautiful book overflowing with pride and love for one’s culture. Kid approachable as who hasn’t dealt with name challenges. #picturebookatbreakfast

I ❤️ getting transported in a good book, even for just 5 minutes. Today’s #picturebook at breakfast read. So smart and keep an eye out for Easter eggs in the art.

If you have a traditionally published kidlit book releasing in 2025 that meets one of the criteria let me know. - by South Asian author or illustrator, - contains a South Asian main character, or - involves South Asian culture.

If you have a traditionally published kidlit book releasing in 2025 that meets one of the criteria let me know. - by South Asian author or illustrator, - contains a South Asian main character, or - involves South Asian culture.

@darshanakhiani.bsky.social's book I'M AN AMERICAN was already face out when I got to the bookmobile this morning, at its stop at the local elementary school. It didn't stay on the shelf long, since I handed it to one of the teachers with a *strong" recommendation to read it to her students.

⚽️🛠️📗🩵 This #PBStudyBuddy feature is so fascinating and inspiring! BUILDING A DREAM (#DarshanaKhiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social, #DowPhumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social, #Eerdmans). Hope you like this feature for #BUILDINGADREAM, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼   *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

So thrilled that I'M AN AMERICAN written by me and ilustrated by Laura Freeman, is on Chicago Public Library's Best Informational Books for Younger Readers of 2023!! Full list: chipublib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/2...

So excited to see our book BUILDING A DREAM written by me and illustrated by @dowphumiruk.bsky.social on the Best STEM Book List for 2024 from NTSA (National Science Teaching Association). Full list: www.nsta.org/best-stem-bo...

Diwali is Nov 12th! I have these wonderful FREE activity sheets on my website. You can use them to accompany a story time reading of HOW TO WEAR A SARI. tinyurl.com/htwsactivity

A Wichita girl writes a letter of gratitude to Bob, the family car. A funny tender homage to Bob's continued service -- from family road trips to library visits. A feel good book that's a wonderful conversation starter for any family. @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social

Get a sneak peek at this wonderful list of #southasiankidlit PB thru YA books coming out this Winter! Also a mini-interview with the talented Naomi Kanakia. www.tinyurl.com/sakwinter2024

I often get asked, “How many books have you written?” and my answer is usually “a lot.” @jbradley.bsky.social and @darshanakhiani.bsky.social inspired me to put together a list of the books I’ve written that have made it to the submission stage. 8 sold—less than half. Pub dates are in parentheses.

Inspired by @jbradley.bsky.social, here is my list of picture books that made it to submission stage. The year in parentheses is the year it actively went on submission. The ones without a year were only subbed to a couple of places. The ones with a strikethrough were shelved after being subbed.

Join me at Linden Tree Books in Los Altos this Sunday at 11am for a Halloween-themed story time with THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU! Maybe I'll share a peek at some of my other new books as well! bit.ly/3M7ziDw

If you have a traditionally published kidlit book releasing in 2024 that meets one of the criteria let me know. - by South Asian author or illustrator, - contains a South Asian main character, or - involves South Asian culture.

Things I, Mike Jung, will do to celebrate my beloved friend @nidhiart.bsky.social at the SUPER BOBA CAFÉ launch party: 1. Make a spectacle of myself; 2. That's it. WE'RE ALL GOING, RIGHT?? SUPER BOBA CAFÉ is fantastic and we love Nidhi, so show up on 10/22 and it'll be the best time EVER

Book trailer for I'M AN AMERICAN by me and Laura Freeman. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2917... To find educator resources check out my book page: darshanakhiani.com/books/im-an-...

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To kidlit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation: Reply with ONE post that includes 1 image (I advise your name be in image somewhere) + link to your portfolio and/or Instagram URL. Make sure it's easy to find your contact info, if agents are interested! Please read info in image BEFORE posting, thx.

⚽BUILDING A DREAM illustrated by Dow Phumiruk is out today! Learn about this inspirational true story about a group of boys who live on a floating village and who built their own soccer field and eventually became one of Southern Thailand's best youth leagues!

I'm back on this wonderful podcast talking about our book BUILDING A DREAM illustrated by Dow Phumiruk Ng! Have a listen. Book releasing in 5 days!!! readingwithyourkids.libsyn.com/building-a-d...

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I sibling stories. There aren't enough of them. This rhyming story is filled with heart, a dose of reality, and above all friendship. Plenty of emotional ups & downs. Children of any age with #siblings will be able to relate. #sisterhood