Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023
I am excited to be participating in the annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day for the second year. This year is their 10th annual celebration! The Multicultural Children’s Book Day event is a great place to discover so many diverse children’s books for the little one’s in your life.
I have been given the opportunity to review books from two authors – Lois Petren and Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett “Miss Panda.” Check them out below!
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Little Bun: A Bilingual Storybook About Feelings
By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett and Emily Blodgett
Little Bun is a helpful book for your little ones to learn about different feelings and emotions in both English and Chinese. Each page shares a sentence of how Little Bun is feeling written in English, Simplified Chinese, and Pinyin. As the mom of a preschooler, I love books and resources that explain the different emotions. It definitely helps me as I try to teach my son how to name and express his feelings. The book is cute and colorful which makes it even more fun learning about the different emotions!
You can also find an audio version to read along with in Chinese. This is great for those learning the language or prefer to listen while they read along.
Author’s website: www.misspandachinese.com
First Mandarin Sounds: An Awesome Chinese Word Book
By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett
First Mandarin Sounds is a great way to introduce first mandarin sounds and words to your little one. The words are shown in simplified Chinese, Pinyin, and English.
You can also find a few bonus materials, including a pronunciation chart and the audio version of the book. As someone who does not speak Chinese, this was really helpful. I get to learn with my son!
Meet the Mermaids Series
By Lois Petren
The Meet the Mermaids series is about five enchanted mermaids from different backgrounds that each have a magical skill.
Emily teaches us how to be brave, Jenny teaches us about confidence, Zari teaches us about independence, Sofia teaches us about honesty, and Anna teaches us about kindness.
Each book gives several great examples of how your child can practice these magical skills. The messages and artwork in each book are beautiful!
Author’s website: www.fiveenchantedmermaids.com
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023 (1/26/22) is in its 10th year! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms who saw a need to shine the spotlight on all of the multicultural books and authors on the market while also working to get those books into the hands of young readers and educators.
Ten years in, MCBD’s mission is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to include kids’ books that celebrate diversity in homes and school bookshelves continues. Read about our Mission & History HERE.
MCBD 2023 is honored to be Supported by these Medallion Sponsors!
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE: Mia Wenjen (Pragmaticmom) and Valarie Budayr’s (Audreypress.com)
🏅 Super Platinum Sponsor: Author Deedee Cummings and Make A Way Media
🏅 Platinum Sponsors: Language Lizard Bilingual Books in 50+ Languages
🏅 Gold Sponsors: Interlink Books, Publisher Spotlight
🏅 Silver Sponsors: Cardinal Rule Press, Lee & Low, Barefoot Books, Kimberly Gordon Biddle
🏅 Bronze Sponsors: Vivian Kirkfield, Patrice McLaurin , Quarto Group, Carole P. Roman, Star Bright Books, Redfin.com, Redfin Canada, Bay Equity Home Loans, Rent.com, Title Forward
MCBD 2023 is honored to be Supported by these Author Sponsors!
Authors: Sivan Hong, Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, Josh Funk , Stephanie M. Wildman, Gwen Jackson, Diana Huang, Afsaneh Moradian, Kathleen Burkinshaw, Eugenia Chu, Jacqueline Jules, Alejandra Domenzain, Gaia Cornwall, Ruth Spiro, Evelyn Sanchez-Toledo, Tonya Duncan Ellis, Kiyanda and Benjamin Young/Twin Powers Books, Kimberly Lee , Tameka Fryer Brown, Talia Aikens-Nuñez, Marcia Argueta Mickelson, Kerry O’Malley Cerra, Jennie Liu, Heather Murphy Capps, Diane Wilson, Sun Yung Shin, Shannon Gibney, John Coy, Irene Latham and Charles Waters, Maritza M Mejia, Lois Petren, J.C. Kato and J.C.², CultureGroove, Lindsey Rowe Parker, Red Comet Press, Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Nancy Tupper Ling, Deborah Acio, Asha Hagood, Priya Kumari, Chris Singleton, Padma Venkatraman, Teresa Robeson, Valerie Williams-Sanchez and Valorena Publishing, Martha Seif Simpson, Rochelle Melander, Alva Sachs, Moni Ritchie Hadley, Gea Meijering, Frances Díaz Evans, Michael Genhart, Angela H. Dale, Courtney Kelly, Queenbe Monyei, Jamia Wilson, Charnaie Gordon, Debbie Ridpath Ohi, Debbie Zapata, Jacquetta Nammar Feldman, Natasha Yim, Tracy T. Agnelli, Kitty Feld, Anna Maria DiDio, Ko Kim, Shachi Kaushik
MCBD 2021 is Honored to be Supported by our CoHosts and Global CoHosts!
MCBD 2021 is Honored to be Supported by these Media Partners!
Check out MCBD’s Multicultural Books for Kids Pinterest Board!
📌 FREE RESOURCES from Multicultural Children’s Book Day
- MCBD 2023 Poster
- Mental Health Support for Stressful Times Classroom Kit
- Diversity Book Lists & Activities for Teachers and Parents
- Homeschool Diverse Kidlit Booklist & Activity Kit
- FREE Teacher Classroom Activism and Activists Kit
- FREE Teacher Classroom Empathy Kit
- FREE Teacher Classroom Kindness Kit
- FREE Teacher Classroom Physical and Developmental Challenges Kit
- FREE Teacher Classroom Poverty Kit
- Gallery of Our Free Posters
- FREE Diversity Book for Classrooms Program
📌 Register for the MCBD Read Your World Virtual Party
Join us on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 9 pm EST for the 10th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day Read Your World Virtual Party!
This epically fun and fast-paced hour includes multicultural book discussions, addressing timely issues, diverse book recommendations, & reading ideas.
We will be giving away a 10-Book Bundle during the virtual party plus Bonus Prizes as well! *** US and Global participants welcome. **
Follow the hashtag #ReadYourWorld to join the conversation, and connect with like-minded parts, authors, publishers, educators, organizations, and librarians. We look forward to seeing you all on January 26, 2023, at our virtual party!
4 Comments
maryanne
That Little Bun book sounds adorable! Thanks for joining Multicultural Children’s Book Day!
Briana
It’s an awesome book! Thanks for checking out my post!
Leanna
Great reviews! Thank you for participating in Multicultural Children’s Book Day!
Briana
Thank you! I enjoy participating and learning about these great books!