⬇️ Author Suhasini Gupta shares about their picture book KAI PO CHE: MINI'S PERFECT KITE.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for kids navigating rejections and failures while exploring new adventures. It inspires persistence, courage, creativity, and the power of sibling bonds!"

📚 "This book can also be used …

* to explore diversity, cultural traditions, and family celebrations.

* to encourage outdoor/new activities.

* to learn STEAM concepts, such as the science behind flying kites and fun math facts about the kite design.

* to experience the importance of sibling relationships and empathy."

Author: Suhasini Gupta

Illustrator: Devika Oza

Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing

Publication Date/Year: March 25, 2025

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📌 www.thesusankam.com

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⬇️ Author Melissa Trempe shares about their picture book LADYBUG LAUNCH: INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY OF CHINITAS IN SPACE: 

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for all kids, especially girls and Latinx readers, who have interests in science, insects, or fascinating true stories."

📚 "This book can also be used by teachers and librarians seeking multicultural stories featuring characters who persist and overcome the odds."

📚 "This is also perfect for science students studying insects or classrooms learning how to ask scientific questions and conduct experiments."

Author: Melissa Trempe & Dr. Natalia Ojeda

Illustrator: Manuela Montoya

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry (S&S)

Publication Date/Year: April 16, 2024

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📌 melissatrempe.com

📌 Instagram: @melissatrempe.author

📌 X: @melissa_trempe

📌 Note- Natalia and Manuela are not on Twitter. They are on Instagram @manumontoyae and @natitaojeda

⬇️ Author Sylvia Chen shares about their picture book TRICKY CHOPSTICKS:

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for those who struggle with chopsticks, those who have mastered the skill, and those who enjoy humor and clever STEAM-thinking."

This book can also be used . . .

📚 to help kids facing frustrating challenges

📚 to encourage problem-solving with persistence

📚 to share a fun craft activity tied to the story

Author: Sylvia Chen

Illustrator: Fanny Liem

Publisher: Atheneum/Simon & Schuster

Publication Date/Year: March 19, 2024

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📌 Author Website: www.sylviaichen.com

📌 Book Website: www.trickychopsticks.com

📌 @SylviaiChen on Twitter/Instagram/Bluesky/Threads