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Author and Our World editor ✨ Kate DePalma ✨ believes it's never been more important to introduce children to other countries and cultures - but how can you choose the right books? She shares six things to consider here

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Finally completed this little painting, inspired by a photo of a cozy room shared by ✨ Kate DePalma ✨ that I stumbled upon long ago!
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Our board book won its first award 🥈
Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Award, Silver Winner
Illustrated by Magda Azab
Thank you IBPA Barefoot Books & ✨ Kate DePalma ✨!
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This sage advice from Missy Elliott applies to authors and illustrators too! Establish a look, a feel, a vibe to your work that is recognizable

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Do you strictly read one book for pleasure at a time or do you have a stack of in-progress books?

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Thunder shook Pittsburgh all through last night and now we're a town full of extremely sleepy Yinzers

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