THE PLAYDATE | Kirkus Reviews A youngster contends with complicated emotions while visiting a friend.

#TranslationTuesday Coming from #LantanaPub THE PLAYDATE offers a "frankly told, child’s-eye view of the intersection of friendship and socioeconomic status” translated from Swedish by Nichola Smalley www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Coming from #LantanaPub SONI AND THE LIFE DRINKERS by Shiko Nguru, is next in the #mg #IntasimiWarriors series following Soni as she tries to save her mentor from the vampire-like creatures who are draining his life

“ELLIE AND THE MARRIAGE LIST is charming, amusing and sincere. Ellie is such an endearing character with her 'one extra sparkle'. She copes with life beautifully” #LantanaPub www.readingzone.com/books/ellie-...

Congratulations to #LantanaPub! @bookstagang's Best History Past & Present Award of 2024 goes to FREEDOM BRAIDS
by Monique Duncan & illustrated by Oboh Moses

Kids Making a Difference: Books to Inspire - All Done Monkey These books for kids and teens teach young readers that their voices matter and they can help for social justice.

"There is no better way to teach than by example, and the mother in this wonderful new picture book has done just that” says @alldonemonkey.bsky.social about MY MOMMY MARCHES is from #LantanaPub alldonemonkey.com/2024/11/19/k...

The Language of Flowers Book Review The Language of Flowers Written by Shyala Smith Illustrated by Aaron Asis Published by Lantana Mom's Review The Language of Flowers tells t...

From #LantanaPub "The Language of Flowers tells the story of a little girl who honors the life of a family friend through blooms representing his most cherished experiences” glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-...

And lovely to see FREEDOM BRAIDS from #LantanaPub among them! "Fascinating and expertly crafted, Freedom Braids tells the story of African women enslaved on a sugarcane plantation in Colombia" lithub.com/ten-children...

Step into my shoes by Alkisti Halikia, illustrated by Fotini Tikkou, translated by Konstantine Matsoukas Genre: Perspectives; Family; France; Muslim Summary: Matou lives just outside Paris and walks to school every day, now that she's a big girl...

#TranslationTuesday #LantanaPub STEP INTO MY SHOES presents is "about social-emotional learning, especially if you want something more diverse & more globally aware than the usual US-centric titles” translated from French by Konstantine Matsoukas flyingoffmybookshelf.blogspot.com/2024/10/step...

The Best Kids Books on Race and Racism The illustrator of The Doll Test shares seven kid-friendly titles that start conversations, teach history, and foster empathy.

From #LantanaPub FREEDOM BRAIDS ia a #picturebook "inspired by the true story of enslaved African women in Colombia who braided maps to freedom in hair” www.oprahdaily.com/entertainmen...

ODWAR VS. THE SHADOW QUEEN | Kirkus Reviews A young Kenyan boy struggles to control his newfound power and fight a growing evil.

Discover an “adventure of strength and compassion” for ages 9-13 in Odwar Vs. The Shadow Queen #LantanaPub #ncss24 Booth 500 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

So much happening at Booth 500 #ncss24! Quiet browsing of #kidsbooks from @hachettelibrary.bsky.social and booktalking with Ellen about #LantanaPub

This teacher from New Orleans seeking more diverse #kidsbooks for her district was excited to discover #LantanaPub at Booth 500 #ncss24, especially FREEDOM BRAIDS!

A CARD FOR MY MOM | Kirkus Reviews A child of South Asian descent seeks the perfect card for Mom.

#CollectionDevelopment A CARD FOR MY MOM from #LantanaPub is a "gentle Mother’s Day tale with a message of inclusion” for ages 3-6 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

October 2024 New Releases We read some great new books in October! There was a good mix of fiction, nonfiction, a middle grade chapter book, folktales, a few board books, and a book I read for myself about genocide. You can…

Are you helping kids discover the world? Include recent publications from #InhabitMedia @cuentodeluz.bsky.social #LantanaPub and more! mykidsreadtheworld.wordpress.com/2024/11/01/o...

Review: Three Multicultural Reads From Lantana Lantana strives to serve children from all cultural backgrounds.

GeekDad reminds #picturebook readers of 3 #LantanaPub titles that take us to different parts of the world geekdad.com/2024/10/revi...

Book Review: ‘Freedom Braids,’ by Monique Duncan, and ‘The Magic Callaloo,’ by Trish Cooke In “Freedom Braids” and “The Magic Callaloo,” young girls follow cornrowed maps to escape slavery.

FREEDOM BRAIDS from #LantanaPub gets a lovely shoutoutout in the @nytimes.com! This Colombia-based #picturebook "tells the story of young Nemy as she follows the map of her braids to freedom" www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/b...

The Carnegies

The 2025 #YotoCarnegie #illustration nominees include : THE INVISIBLE STORY and LETTERS IN CHARCOAL from #LantanaPub; THE EGG INCIDENT from #CicadaBooks; ELKI IS NOT MY DOG (and ONE-BUTTON AND THE SEA) from @scallywagpress.bsky.social carnegies.co.uk/illustration...

In "Step into my Shoes...Matou literally explores the expression 'to step into someone else's shoes'...ultimately coming to understand her mother better” from #LantanaPub www.readingzone.com/books/step-i...

Listening to the Quiet cover show mohther and child snuggling and lists author and illustrator \Cassie Silva, illus Frances Ives

Listening to the Quiet by Cassie Silva, illus Frances Ives & published by #LantanaPub is long listed for the #UKLABookAward which 'encouraging teachers' knowledge of high-quality children's books, that can reflect all identities and promote diversity’ www.readingzone.com/news/2025-uk...

Amnesty International endorses THE BRIGHTER I SHINE from #LantanaPub as it shows how the treasures of ancestors can live on for a child of refugees www.lantanapublishing.com/books/2-5-ye...

The Language of Flowers by Shyala Smith, illustrated by Aaron Asis The Language of Flowers by Shyala Smith, illustrated by Aaron Asis. Lantana, 2024. 9781915244864 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you li…

"Adults who want a book to guide a gentle talk about death and dying with youngsters” will find THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS from #LantanaPub "a beautiful book to share with young children” ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2024/09/28/t...

A Tour of Latin American Kid Lit in 15 Translations - Words Without Borders This WorldKidLit Month, join us for a survey of some of the most innovative and compelling Latin American children's books in translation.

Tour #LainAmerican #kidsbooks thanks to translators including @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social & publishers including #TapiocaStories and #LantanaPub All good choices in this roundup! wordswithoutborders.org/read/article...

From #LantanaPub and first published in Greek, STEP INTO MY SHOES “is a thoughtful, kid-sized reflection on empathy, featuring eye-catching art and an irresistible narrative voice” lithub.com/ten-world-sp...

#LantanaPub has a pair of #BookBirthdays today! Shout outs to STEP INTO MY SHOES and to THE BRIGHTER I SHINE

From #LantanaPub THE INVISIBLE STORY is "intriguing from beginning to end” as it gives a Braille book’s perception of going unread www.yabookscentral.com/the-invisibl...

Monique Duncan portrait holding her book FREEDOM BRAIDS

Interior page spread of FREEDOM BRAIDS shows a woman braiding a child's hair with text: "that night Nemy joined the women. Weaving two worlds into one, she formed lines of plaits in neat, even rows as Nana had taught her. She remembered the green, nutty smells of natural herbs, butters and oils that Nana rubbed on her scalp"

"FREEDOM BRAIDS highlights and affirms an experience that many Black children can relate to.... I want young Black children to learn that the hairstyles they commonly wear are a large part of their history and that they were tools for liberation" #LantanaPub author Monique Duncan

"A delightful story about empathy in which a little girl takes the expression "to step into someone's shoes” literally” STEP INTO MY SHOES coming from #LantanaPub www.readingzone.com/books/step-i...

Review: My Mommies Built a Treehouse - Mr. Alex's Bookshelf My Mommies Built a Treehouse by Gareth Peter, illustrated by Izzy Evans and published by Lantana Publishing in 2023, is a delightful story that captures the process of making a childhood dream come tr...

"MY MOMMIES BUILT A TREEHOUSE by Gareth Peter, illustrated by Izzy Evans and published by #LantanaPub is a delightful story that captures the process of making a childhood dream come true” mralexbookshelf.com/2024/08/14/r...

Today's the day! Come celebrate with #LantanaPub

From #LantanaPub FREEDOM BRAIDS features an "enslaved Black child [who] reflects on the role hair braiding plays in her life and her community” #Colombia #WorldKidLit www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...