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My author copies arrived! Barbed Wire Between Us unboxing!

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February 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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My first starred review from Publishers Weekly EVER!

Barbed Wire Between Us gets Starred Review from Publishers Weekly!

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February 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US Makes Kirkus' Spring 2026 Preview of Must-Read Children’s Books

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March 10, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Barbed Wire Between Us reviewed by Betsy Bird on School Library Journal

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March 17, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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This is the story of my heart ...

Cover Reveal: Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Violeta Encarnación

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August 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US gets Kirkus Starred Review!

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October 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Barbed Wire Between Us included in Sneak Peek list of Poetry for Young People 2026

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February 11, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US gets a Starred Review from School Library Journal!

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BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US gets Starred Review from School Library Journal! - Pragmatic Mom
Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen and illustrated by Violeta Encarnacion gets starred review from School Library Journal.
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April 27, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US at the Japanese American National Museum

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BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US at the Japanese American National Museum - Pragmatic Mom
I was a panelist for Nikkei Children's Book Festival 2026 featuring BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US at the Japanese American National Museum.
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Barbed Wire Between Us ORIGINAL Song by Daria Music

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Barbed Wire Between Us ORIGINAL Song by Daria Music - Pragmatic Mom
Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen and illustrated by Violeta Encarnacion gets original song by Daria Music.
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May 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US featured on Dr. Susannah Richards Books to Ignite and Delight Young Readers

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BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US featured on Dr. Susannah Richards Books to Ignite and Delight Young Readers - Pragmatic Mom
Dr. Susannah Richards conversation starters using Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen
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March 25, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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5 Reverso Poem Picture Books & 5 Signed BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US giveaway!

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5 Reverso Poem Picture Books & 5 Signed BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US giveaway! - Pragmatic Mom
What is a reverso poem? Learn about this poetry form created by Marilyn Singer and read the 5 Reverso Poetry picture books that exist so far!
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April 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Teacher's Guide for BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US

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Teacher's Guide for BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US - Pragmatic Mom
Here is the Teacher’s Guide for Barbed Wire Between Us: Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Violeta Encarnación   This is a free and downloadable guide: Barbed Wire Between Us Teacher...
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June 24, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Barbed Wire Between Us: An Interview with Mia Wenjen

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Barbed Wire Between Us: An Interview with Mia Wenjen — Diverse Verse
Mia Wenjen speaks about her poetic picture book Barbed Wire Between Us with Padma Venkatraman.
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June 23, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Thank You to Discover Nikkei for Featuring Me

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Thank You to Discover Nikkei for Featuring Me - Pragmatic Mom
Thank you to Erin Akamine for featuring me on Discover Nikkei:   Mia Wenjen is an accomplished children’s book author, a mother of three, an avid blogger known as Pragmatic Mom, and co-creator of Read...
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July 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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How to Fold an Origami Crane (activity for BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US)

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How to Fold an Origami Crane (activity for BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US) - Pragmatic Mom
I made a video on how to fold an origami crane. This is an activity for the picture book Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen.
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May 21, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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My picture book announcement!

Picture Book Announcement! BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US, illustrated by Violeta Encarnación

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Picture Book Announcement! BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US, illustrated by Violeta Encarnación
I am thrilled to announce a new picture book! Violeta Encarnación will illustrate Barbed Wire Between Us.  I'm so lucky that this story speaks to her! This is the picture book of my heart. I have been...
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