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...
December 2, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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...
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...
November 4, 2024 at 11:48 AM
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...
FREEDOM BRAIDS from #LantanaPub celebrates its North American #BookBirthday today www.lantanapublishing.com/books/2-5-ye...
September 10, 2024 at 2:37 PM
FREEDOM BRAIDS from #LantanaPub celebrates its North American #BookBirthday today www.lantanapublishing.com/books/2-5-ye...
This teacher from New Orleans seeking more diverse #kidsbooks for her district was excited to discover #LantanaPub at Booth 500 #ncss24, especially FREEDOM BRAIDS!
November 22, 2024 at 2:56 PM
This teacher from New Orleans seeking more diverse #kidsbooks for her district was excited to discover #LantanaPub at Booth 500 #ncss24, especially FREEDOM BRAIDS!
Also arriving in North America today from #LantanaPub is THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS Happy #BookBirthday
September 10, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Also arriving in North America today from #LantanaPub is THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS Happy #BookBirthday
Today's the day! Come celebrate with #LantanaPub
September 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Today's the day! Come celebrate with #LantanaPub
Coming from #LantanaPub STEP INTO MY SHOES says @fuse8.bsky.social “is a lovely little bit of storytelling" afuse8production.slj.com/2024/08/09/p...
August 21, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Coming from #LantanaPub STEP INTO MY SHOES says @fuse8.bsky.social “is a lovely little bit of storytelling" afuse8production.slj.com/2024/08/09/p...
#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...
THE PLAYDATE | Kirkus Reviews
A youngster contends with complicated emotions while visiting a friend.
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January 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
#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...
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...
November 2, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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...
Congratulations to #LantanaPub! @bookstagang's Best History Past & Present Award of 2024 goes to FREEDOM BRAIDS
by Monique Duncan & illustrated by Oboh Moses
by Monique Duncan & illustrated by Oboh Moses
December 6, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Congratulations to #LantanaPub! @bookstagang's Best History Past & Present Award of 2024 goes to FREEDOM BRAIDS
by Monique Duncan & illustrated by Oboh Moses
by Monique Duncan & illustrated by Oboh Moses
"An Armenian child of refugees muses on ancestral stories as vehicles of connection and identity in this moving picture book” from #LantanaPub THE BRIGHTER I SHINE www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/the-...
August 30, 2024 at 2:21 PM
"An Armenian child of refugees muses on ancestral stories as vehicles of connection and identity in this moving picture book” from #LantanaPub THE BRIGHTER I SHINE www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/the-...
"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...
September 25, 2024 at 4:08 PM
"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...
GeekDad reminds #picturebook readers of 3 #LantanaPub titles that take us to different parts of the world geekdad.com/2024/10/revi...
Review: Three Multicultural Reads From Lantana
Lantana strives to serve children from all cultural backgrounds.
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November 9, 2024 at 5:21 PM
GeekDad reminds #picturebook readers of 3 #LantanaPub titles that take us to different parts of the world geekdad.com/2024/10/revi...
"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...
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.
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December 4, 2024 at 4:13 PM
"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...
FREEDOM BRAIDS from #LantanaPub "explores how braids were once a part of the language used as maps. The endpapers then show the different kinds of braids in a truly stunning array. This book’s truly beautiful” says @fuse8.bsky.social afuse8production.slj.com/2024/08/09/p...
Publisher Spotlight Preview: Fall/Winter 2024 – Lantana, Little Island, and Marble Press
Maps braided into hair, the language of flowers, suspicious dogs, and more fill our preview of the Fall 2024 season today.
afuse8production.slj.com
August 15, 2024 at 1:49 PM
FREEDOM BRAIDS from #LantanaPub "explores how braids were once a part of the language used as maps. The endpapers then show the different kinds of braids in a truly stunning array. This book’s truly beautiful” says @fuse8.bsky.social afuse8production.slj.com/2024/08/09/p...
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...
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.
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November 9, 2024 at 4:36 PM
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...
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...
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…
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November 13, 2024 at 11:33 AM
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...
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...
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.
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November 25, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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...
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...
September 16, 2024 at 5:16 PM
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...
#kidsbooks about #DownSyndrome at Booth 2020 #ASCA24 include “A warm tale of family and friendship” Ellie and the Marriage List includes #DownSyndrome facts #middlegrade fiction #LantanaPub www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
ELLIE AND THE MARRIAGE LIST | Kirkus Reviews
A girl with Down syndrome fears that her older brother is getting married.
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July 14, 2024 at 12:55 PM
#kidsbooks about #DownSyndrome at Booth 2020 #ASCA24 include “A warm tale of family and friendship” Ellie and the Marriage List includes #DownSyndrome facts #middlegrade fiction #LantanaPub www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
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...
October 3, 2024 at 2:46 PM
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...
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...
September 26, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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...
Good morning #ASCA24! We thought you'd enjoy a breakfast-time peek at some of the #kidsbooks we have in store for you to explore during the exhibits. You'll find all these and more at Booth 2020
July 13, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Good morning #ASCA24! We thought you'd enjoy a breakfast-time peek at some of the #kidsbooks we have in store for you to explore during the exhibits. You'll find all these and more at Booth 2020
In My Skin “promotes acceptance—of one another and oneself” #LantanaPub Booth 2020 #ASCA24 www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/in-m...
July 14, 2024 at 3:38 PM
In My Skin “promotes acceptance—of one another and oneself” #LantanaPub Booth 2020 #ASCA24 www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/in-m...
ONE EXTRA SPARKLE: Ellie and the Marriage List opens a new series from #LantanaPub starring a neurodivergent #tween www.netgalley.com/widget/56741...
June 16, 2024 at 3:31 PM
ONE EXTRA SPARKLE: Ellie and the Marriage List opens a new series from #LantanaPub starring a neurodivergent #tween www.netgalley.com/widget/56741...