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Amanda Davis is a teacher, artist, writer, and innovator who uses her words and pictures to light up the world with kindness. After losing her father at a young age, Amanda turned to art and writing as an outlet. It became her voice. A way to cope. A way to escape. And a way to tell her story. She was thus inspired to teach art and pursue her passion for writing and illustrating children's books. Through her work, Amanda empowers younger generations to tell their own stories and offers children and adults an entryway into a world of discovery. A world that can help them make sense of themselves, others, and the community around them. A world where they can navigate, imagine, and feel inspired—over and over again. When she’s not busy creatin ...more

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Rising Stars in KidLit began as a way to highlight my fellow kidlit creators who are working their tails off to birth their beautiful book babies into the world.  These interviews cast a light on the wonderful work of pre-published or pre-agented authors and author-illustrators who are destined to be stars! Today we’re hosting a special Spotlight series with author, Maria Wen Adcock, so we

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Ramp It Up! by Katrina Tangen
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Wow! An amazing mix of science, creativity, determination, and inclusivity. My five-year-old, who is very into imaginative play and making up stories for her toys, is sure to love this book. Tangen has somehow managed to squeeze so many important lay ...more
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The Flying Feminist by Mary Boone
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An amazing story of an amazing inventor who never gave up on her dream. The story of Lilian Bland is one of perseverance, creativity and passion. The engaging text and fun/quirky illustrations are a perfect match for Lilian's unconventional ways. Rea ...more
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Sunshine in the Monsoons by Tina Athaide
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What a sweet and heartwarming book about familial love and the changes that come about when relationships change. When Avó can no longer find sun in the monsoons with Mira, Mira must find news ways to find light during the storms. Lovely language and ...more
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Dear Math, We're Not Friends by Lina Chopra Haldar
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A clever and humorous read that will get any reluctant mathematician realizing all the ways math is integrated into our lives and the importance of sharpening our mathematical skills! Told in a fun letter-writing format with bright illustrations, DEA ...more
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Billy and the Hole by Jessica Goecke
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One of the most unique friendship stories and cautionary tales I've read in a long time. Poor Billy is overwhelmed by his one-sided friendship with Hole but instead of talking to Hole and being truthful about his actions with the townspeople, Billy t ...more
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Teaching with Trust by Carissa Solomon
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A wonderful back to school book to lay the foundation for a strong classroom setting and student-centered environment. Must read for all educators and families, too!
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All Brains Welcome by Johanna Peyton
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Fun and informative read about all kinds of brains and how they function. With helpful facts sprinkled alongside stories from each child within a classroom setting, the book makes talking about such topics as, Autism or OCD, accessible for all reader ...more
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When the Witch Wrote Back! by Nathan Christopher
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A hilarious companion to When Santa Wrote Back! Christopher and Pino once again made magic as we follow Jake on a rhyming adventure full of kerfuffles as he tries to use witchery to get out of his chores. A fun lesson to show kids the importance of h ...more
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