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Join Us For This Tour From Mar 18 to April 5
Book Details: Book Title: Mei's Mermaid Mission by Crystal Z. Lee Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 42 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Balestier Press Publication Date: Mar 1, 2024. Tour dates: Mar 18 to April 5 Content Rating: G
Book Description:
The mission of the Mermaids International Rescue Alliance (MIRA) is to guard the ocean and protect the sea creatures. There are many mermaid members in MIRA from all over Asia, such as Princess Hwangok (Korea), Roro (Indonesia), Jiao (China), Ningyo (Japan), Songkhla (Thailand), Duyung (Malaysia), Sovann Macha (Cambodia), Sirena (the Philippines), and Mei (Taiwan). Mei's Mermaid Mission is an exquisitely illustrated picture book that follows Mei as she travels all over the Asia Pacific region to gather the team of heroic mermaids in order to stop the pirate from polluting. Can Mei and the MIRA mermaids stop the pirate in time? Over twenty sea animals and over twenty locations in Asia are introduced in this story, as well as Asian mermaid mythologies in the book's backmatter. Children and adults will delight in this cultural story emphasizing empathy, friendship, collaboration, and environmental protection. 
Meet the Author:
Crystal Z. Lee grew up in a bilingual household in Taiwan and in California. She is an avid traveler and has visited over thirteen countries in Asia. Her favorite travel memories include hiking the forests of Borneo, boating in Phuket, cruising down the Yangtze River, chasing butterflies in Taiwan, attending literary festivals in Hong Kong, and visiting family in Singapore. Crystal is the author of children's books A Unicorn Named Rin and Kai the Dancing Butterfly. Her poetry was recently included in the UK anthology, Tabula Rasa. She is also the author of a novel, Love and Other Moods. connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ goodreads Meet the Illustrator: Allie Su was born and raised in a village in Yunlin county, Taiwan. She attended Nanhua University in Chiayi city, majoring in Visual Arts. Allie once lived in Korea for some time, volunteering in the area of animal protection. She loves kimchi, Korean saunas, Incheon's snowy winters, and taking boat rides to Yeouido. She believes in bringing joy to people through art. Allie has worked as a children's art teacher and a professional illustrator. She also illustrated a picture book about Taiwan, Kai the Dancing Butterfly.
Tour Schedule:
March 18 – Faith And Books – book spotlight March 18 - Cover Lover Book Review– book spotlight / author interview / giveaway March 19 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway March 20 – Cheryl's Book Nook – book spotlight / giveaway March 20 – Country Mamas With Kids – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway March 20- A Mama's Corner of the World - book spotlight / giveaway March 21 – Library Lady's Kid Lit – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway March 21 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway March 22 – @regallywritten – book spotlight March 22 - Writer with Wanderlust - book spotlight / giveaway March 25 – Locks, Hooks and Books– book spotlight / author interview / giveaway March 26 - The Phantom Paragrapher - book spotlight / giveaway March 27 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway March 28 – China Sorrows – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway March 29 – Leanne Bookstagram – book spotlight March 29 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight April 1 – FUONLYKNEW– book spotlight / author interview / giveaway April 1 – Karma Zee Readz – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway April 2 – Dana Loves Books– book spotlight / author interview / giveaway April 3 – Books With a Chance– book spotlight / author interview / giveaway April 4 – mamof9– book spotlight April 4 - I'm Into Books - book spotlight / giveaway April 5 - icefairy's Treasure Chest– book spotlight April 7 - Splashes of Joy - book spotlight /author interview / giveaway
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Join Us for This Tour from Nov 20 to Dec 8
Book Details: Book Title: Maya's Tiny Warriors by Manasi Vegesna Category: Children's Fiction (ages 4 to 8), 32 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Manasi Vegesna Release date: Oct 2023 Formats Available for Review: print-softsback (USA), e-book (MOBI for Kindle, PDF) Tour dates: Nov 20 to Dec 8 Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone. 
Book Description:
On the first day of school, Maya wakes up with a terrible flu. As she sneezes, coughs, and burns up with a fever, she can’t quite understand why she is sick. And why isn’t she getting better? Thankfully for her, there are tiny warriors in her body that are battling for her well-being. Follow these warriors as they fight to keep Maya safe in this epic showdown between the immune system and the flu. For ages 4-8, this book is perfect for young kids learning how their body works. By accompanying Maya’s warriors on their journey, readers will better understand their immune systems and illnesses. 
Meet the Author:
Manasi Vegesna is a passionate author from Arizona who is interested in biology and medicine. She has utilized her love for immunology in order to help future young generations face their sickness with courage. In the future, she hopes to further dive into the wonders of science through more imaginative stories. Currently a high school senior, she continues to remain curious. When she’s not doing her homework, you can catch her playing the violin or reading a book. Or, she’s probably binging Disney movies. connect with author: website ~ X/twitter ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Nov 20 – fundinmental – book review / giveaway Nov 21 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Nov 22 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight Nov 22 – Character Madness and Musing – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 24 - Sandra's Book Club – book review / giveaway Nov 27 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway Nov 27 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Nov 27- Cover Lover Book Review - book review / giveaway Nov 28 – icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway Nov 28 - Leanne bookstagram - book review Nov 29 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 29 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 30 –Library Lady's Kid Lit – book review / giveaway Nov 30– Library Lady's Kid Lit – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Dec 1 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Dec 4 – Reading is My Passion – book review / giveaway Dec 5 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review / giveaway Dec 6 –regallywritten – book review / giveaway Dec 7 – Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's - book review / guest post / giveaway Dec 8- @mamof9 – book review / giveaway
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  Join Us for This Tour: January 4 to January 24 Book Details: Book Title: Sometimes When I'm Mad by Deborah Serani Category: Children's Non-Fiction (Ages 3-7) Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, 40 pages Release date: January 2022 Formats Available for Review: print-hardback USA Tour dates: January 4 to January 24, 2022 Content Rating: G. Rated G. Book Description: Award-winning author and psychologist Dr. Deborah Serani and illustrator Kyra Teis team up again for a companion to "Sometimes When I’m Sad" that tackles the difficult feeling of anger. "Sometimes When I'm Mad" describes a child's experience with anger and the many ways it can surface, along with ways children - and adults who love them - can use anger management techniques.  Also Available for Review: Book Details: Book Title: Sometimes When I'm Sad by Deborah Serani Category: Children's Non-Fiction (Ages 3-7) Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, 40 pages Release date: April 2020 Formats Available for Review: print-hardback USA Tour dates: January 4 to January 24, 2022 Content Rating: G. Rated G. Book Description: "Sometimes When I'm Sad" is a sensitive and supportive story to help young children recognize and cope with sadness. Written by psychologist, Deborah Serani, Psy.D. and illustrated by Kyra Teis, this award-winning children's book is also an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, caregivers and other mental health professionals. "Sometimes When I'm Sad" has been endorsed by Jo Frost, The Supernanny and pediatric depression expert ,Dr. Joan Luby.  Meet the Author: Deborah Serani, Psy.D. is psychologist in practice over 30 years. She is also a senior professor at Adelphi University and has been published in academic journals on many psychological subjects. Dr. Serani is a go-to expert for psychological issues. Her interviews can be found at ABC News, CNN, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Reader's Digest, The Washington Post and USA Today, and affiliate radio station programs at CBS and NPR, just to name a few. She is also a TEDx speaker and has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Serani has worked as a technical advisor for the NBC television show, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - where a recurring character, Judge D. Serani, was named for her. Dr. Serani is an award-winning author, writing about psychological topics in many genres. Connect with the author: website ~twitter ~facebook ~ goodreads Tour Schedule:
Jan 4 – The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD Jan 5 – Splashes of Joy – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD Jan 5 - Kam's Place – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD Jan 6 – Splashes of Joy – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD Jan 6 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD Jan 7 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD Jan 7 - Kam's Place – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD Jan 10 –Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD Jan 10 – Rockin Book Reviews – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD Jan 11 – Bound 4 Escape – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD Jan 11 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD Jan 12 – Pause for Tales – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD Jan 12 - She Just Loves Books – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD Jan 13 – Pause for Tales – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD Jan 13 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD Jan 14 – The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD Jan 18 – Bound 4 Escape – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD Jan 18 - Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD Jan 19 – Rockin Book Reviews – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD Jan 20 –Books, Tea, Healthy Me – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD Jan 21 - Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M SAD Jan 24 - She Just Loves Books – book review of SOMETIMES WHEN I’M MAD 
Join Us for this Tour: March 1 to March 21, 2022
Book Details:
Book Title: The Mirabal Sisters: From Caterpillars to Butterflies by Raynelda A. Calderon Category: Children's Non-Fiction (Ages 8-12) Genre: Children's Book Publisher: Cayena Press, Inc., 48 pages Release date: March 2022 Formats Available for Review: print-softback USA, e-book (PDF) Tour dates: March 1 to March 21, 2022 Content Rating: G. Suitable for all readers.
Book Description:
Born in a small town in the Dominican Republic, the Mirabal sisters lived at a time when the country was under the merciless rule of a dictatorship. Their deaths on November 25, 1960 (at ages 36, 34, and 25), have received international coverage. In their honor, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed annually on November 25. 
Meet the Author:
Raynelda A. Calderón, a Dominican native who lives in Queens, NY, is a children’s book author who has worked in public libraries for more than 15 years. She holds a doctorate in leadership in higher education, and she has taught Information Literacy at various colleges, most recently at Bronx Community College. As a librarian, working with children inspires Raynelda to write about the accomplishments of Hispanic women in history. She hopes to inspire young readers to follow their passions and never take no for an answer. Raynelda is the creator of the first Hispanic Heritage wall calendar that honors the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans in the United States. She lives with an untamed Shih Tzu, Toby, and a much attached Chihuahua, Maya. She spends her free time thinking (and drafting) about books to write, or painting, crocheting, or crying over abused dogs. connect with the author: author's website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Mar 1 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Mar 1 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Mar 1 - Kam's Place – book spotlight Mar 2 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway Mar 3 –Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Mar 3 -A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / guest post / giveaway Mar 3 - Deborah-Zenha Adams - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Mar 4 - Lynchburg Reads – book review / guest post / giveaway Mar 7 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Mar 8 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Mar 9 – fundinmental – book review / giveaway Mar 10 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Mar 11 –Westveil Publishing – book spotlight /guest post / giveaway Mar 14 –Books for Books – book spotlight Mar 16 –Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway Mar 17 –@twilight_reader – book review Mar 17 – bujos_n_books – book review / giveaway Mar 18 –Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Mar 21 –Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway
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Enter to win a signed hardback copy of The Mirabal Sisters: From Caterpillars to Butterflies (one winner/USA only) (ends Mar 28)
Join us for this tour from Aug 23 to Sep 10, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: The Triumphant Tales of Rescue Dogs: Punk's Plight by Dr. Hope A. Walter, EdD Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 5-12), 38 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Mascot Release date: Aug, 2021 Format available for review: print - hardback (USA), pdf Tour dates: Aug 23 to Sep 10, 2021 Content Rating: G.
Book Description:
This is not just another book about a dog! Meet Punk, an eight-year-old petite English Bulldog. Her life appears great right now, but it wasn't always that way. Join Punk as she recounts her story of neglect, her rescue and recovery, and her journey of learning to trust and heal again. Punk's Plight is meant to help educators, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and allies of children teach children about the difficult topic of neglect. Punk teaches that neglect may change you forever, but it does not have to stop you from living your best life. 
Meet the Author:
Hope A. Walter, Ed. D grew up in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Upper Perkiomen High School, Hope received her B.S. in Elementary Education at Kutztown University in 1996, her M.S. in Educational Psychology in 2002 from the University of Las Vegas in Nevada, and her Ed.D in Educational Leadership in 2018. Currently, Hope resides in McMinnville, Oregon with her husband of 25 years, her 3 boys, and her 2 dogs and 2 cats. She works as an adjunct professor at Linfield University and Oregon State University teaching mathematics education and educational psychology to future teachers. Punk’s Plight was conceptualized after teaching future teachers about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Hope saw the connection between ACES and the journey of her own bulldog, Pumpkin, who was neglected, rescued, and spent the rest of her life learning how to trust and love again. Sadly, Pumpkin passed away peacefully in November 2020 after a long life with the Walter family. Hope wants Punk’s story to help children suffering from neglect by showing children they can recover, heal, and prosper despite experiencing neglect. connect with the author: website ~facebook ~ instragram
Tour Schedule:
Aug 23 - Splashes of Joy - book review / author interview / giveaway Aug 23 - Cover Lover Book Review - book review / guest post / giveaway Aug 23 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book review / guest post / giveaway Aug 24 - A Mama's Corner of the World - book review / giveaway Aug 25 - Lisa Everyday Reads - book spotlight / author interview Aug 26 - Pause for Tales - book review / giveaway Aug 27 - Kam’s Place - book review Aug 30 - Literary Flits - book spotlight / giveaway Aug 31 - The Momma Spot - book review / giveaway Aug 31 - Cheryl's Book Nook - book review / giveaway Sep 1 - icefairy's Treasure Chest - book review / giveaway Sep 1 -Pick a Good Book - book review / author interview / giveaway Sep 2 - I'd Rather Be At The Beach - book review / giveaway Sep 2 - Bound 4 Escape - book review / giveaway Sep 3 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review / author interview / giveaway Sep 6 - Westveil Publishing - book review / giveaway Sep 6 - Sefina Hawke's Books - book review Sep 7 - Locks, Hooks and Books - book review / giveaway Sep 7 -Lisa's Reading - book review / giveaway Sep 8 - The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife - book review / giveaway Sep 8 - The Phantom Paragrapher - book review / giveaway Sep 9 - She Just Loves Books - book review / giveaway Sep 10 - Jazzy Book Reviews - book review / guest post / giveaway TBD - The Bespectacled Mother - book review / guest post / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from September 7 to September 27
Book Details:
Book Title: Our Moon Festival by Yobe Qiu Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 30 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Yobe Qiu LLC Release date: January 2020 Format available for review: print - hardback (USA), pdf Tour dates: September 7 to September 27, 2021 Content Rating: G
Book Description:
"Our Moon Festival" is a beautifully illustrated children's book celebrating the unique ways the Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese communities celebrate the Moon Festival. The story highlights different families and their traditions as they observe Zhong Qiu Jie, Tết Trung Thu, and Tsukimi! 
Meet the Author:
Yobe is an educator, entrepreneur and mom who lives in NYC. As an educator, she focused on teaching families to embrace love, diversity and different cultures. Through the years working in the classrooms and closely with other educators, she noticed the lack of multi-cultural resources that represented children of color. That is when Yobe decided to create multicultural children stories that feature Asian children, families and cultures! Yobe loves spending time with her daughter, reading to children and taking long walks during the day! Connect with the Author: Website ~ Facebook ~ Instagram
Tour Schedule:
Sep 7 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Sep 7 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / giveaway Sep 7 - Kam's Place – book review Sep 8 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Sep 8 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Sep 9 - I'm Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 10 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / giveaway Sep 13 – fundinmental – book review / giveaway Sep 14 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Sep 14 - The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife – book review / giveaway Sep 15 – Chit Chat with Charity – book review / giveaway Sep 15 - She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway Sep 16 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 16 - Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway Sep 17 – Nighttime Reading Center – book review / giveaway Sep 20 – Fictional Vixen – book review Sep 21 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Sep 21 - Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 22 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book spotlight Sep 22 - The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Sep 23 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Sep 23 - Laura's Interests – book review / giveaway Sep 24 – Westveil Publishing – book review / giveaway Sep 27 – The Phantom Paragrapher – book review
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Join us for this tour from July 6 to July 26, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: I Miss School by Ryan Reaves Category: Children's Non-Fiction (Ages 3-7), 24 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Dawn Reaves Release date: Feb 2021 Format available for review: print-softback (USA), pdf Tour dates: July 6 to July 26, 2021 Content Rating: G for everyone.
Book Description:
“I Miss School” is written by a child, for a child. In this heartwarming and honest story, kids will understand that their feelings about the pandemic are normal and it is perfectly acceptable to feel a range of emotions related to not going to in-person school. The book instills hope for kids that brighter days are ahead. 
Meet the Author:
Six-year-old Ryan Reaves began writing her debut story “I Miss School” at five years old after yearning to return to her brick-and-mortar school during the covid 19 pandemic. She wanted to write the book for other kids, so they knew they weren’t alone in their thoughts and feelings and that we are all in this together. connect with the author: instagram
Tour Schedule:
July 6 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway July 7 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway July 8 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway July 9 – Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway July 12 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway July 13 – icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway July 14 –The Bespectacled Mother – book review July 15 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway July 16 – The Phantom Paragrapher – book review July 19 – @twilight_reader – book review July 20 –Cheryl's Book Nook –book review / giveaway July 21 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway July 22 – Lisa's Reading – book review / giveaway July 23 –Reading is My Passion – book review July 26 –Kam's Place – book review
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