If you’re interested in finding out more about my writing and me, hop on over to Cynthia Leitich Smith’s amazing Cynsations blog. I was interviewed by the wonderful Angela Cerrito, author of The Safest Lie.
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Mina Witteman – author | editor | teacher of creative writing
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Angela Pelaez Vargas and I were over the moon when we heard we could have the official book launch of Mia’s Nest at the Kinderboekwinkel in Amsterdam. Rietje Nivard, who has been running this children’s book store for over 40 years now, is an institution in the Netherlands. I don’t think there are more people in our country who know more about children’s books and who can speak about these books with more love than Rietje. If you ever visit Amsterdam, be sure to stop by the Kinderboekwinkel at Rozengracht 34! It’s easy to recognize: Tow Truck Pluck’s tow truck leads the way! Mia’s Nest with Tow Truck Pluck’s tow truck. Rietje Nivard and her staff created a beautiful window for our book, with the cutest drawing of…
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Mia’s nest is out! Mia’s nest is a Dutch Little Golden Book about a girl with tangles in her hair. When her mom decides it’s time to have Mia’s hair cut short, she needs to find a way to prevent that. Because short hair is silly, short hair is for boys and boys are silly. Will anyone help Mia to keep her hair long? Find out in Mia’s nest! The story idea and illustrations for this wonderful and sweet Little Golden Book are from the amazing, talented Angela Pelaez Vargas. I added the words and I am beyond proud that Angela let me share in this delightful project of hers. We will see more of her soon, as she is one of the most talented illustrators…
If you find yourself at the Children’s Book Fair in Bologna in March 2014 and you want a sneak preview of Angela M. Pelaez Vargas and my Little Golden Book, Mia’s nest, go visit the SCBWI Boot at pavilion 26, booth A/66 or the Uitgeverij Rubinstein booth at Hall 29D21.
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This picture doesn’t really need words, but here we go. The amazing and talented illustrator Angela M. Pelaez Vargas and I are happy and proud to announce that our first picture book adventure has led to a success. Uitgeverij Rubinstein will publish MIA’S NEST as a Little Golden Book! Coming out in October 2014! Here’s a sneak preview of the cover…
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