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Zooms we love! 💕Yesterday, we were on a video call with members of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature as th...
01/27/2025

Zooms we love! 💕

Yesterday, we were on a video call with members of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature as they surprised Kaylin Melia George and Mae Waite with the news they were the Picture Book Winner for the 2025 Asian Pacific American Award for Literature with Aloha Everything! Thank you from all of us at Red Comet Press.

Top Row (L to R): Candice Wing-yee Mack - Asian Pacific American Librarians Association Lit Award Committee Co-Chair; Michael Yuen-Killick, Red Comet Press Editorial and Creative Director; Charlene Hsu Gross from DeKalb County Public Library;
Middle Row: Angus Yuen-Killick, Red Comet Press Publisher; Chrstine Chai Haw from the Los Angeles Public Library; Andrew York and Kaylin Melia George, "Aloha Everything" author; Bottom Row: Mae Waite, "Aloha Everything" illustrator.

An exciting day for all of us at Red Comet Press! We thank Asian Pacific American Librarians Association and the Asian P...
01/27/2025

An exciting day for all of us at Red Comet Press! We thank Asian Pacific American Librarians Association and the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature committee members for naming Aloha Everything by Kaylin Melia George and Mae Waite the 2025 Picture Book Winner.

Congratulations to Kaylin, Mae, and all the winners for all the ALA Youth Media Awards announced today!

Happy New Year from Red Comet Press!Illustration from "My Book and Me" by Linda Sue Park and Chris Raschka.
01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Red Comet Press!

Illustration from "My Book and Me" by Linda Sue Park and Chris Raschka.

What an exciting way to end the year! "Aloha Everything "and "Eighteen Flowers for Grandma" were both recognized as two ...
12/31/2024

What an exciting way to end the year! "Aloha Everything "and "Eighteen Flowers for Grandma" were both recognized as two of the Best Books of 2024 by the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature!

Congratulations to Kaylin Melia George and Mae Waite for "Aloha Everything" and Alison Goldberg and Jesse White for "Eighteen Flowers for Grandma."

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays from your friends at Red Comet Press!Illustration from "Little Hare ...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays from your friends at Red Comet Press!

Illustration from "Little Hare Finds a Gift" by Oleksandr Shatokhin

12/23/2024

Happy festive season all week long, to one and all!
Illustration from "Little Hare finds a Gift" by Oleksandr Shatokin Oleksandr Shatokhin. We wish him and all his Ukrainian family and friends a peaceful holiday and new year. https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/gift

Thank you to the NYPL The New York Public Library for adding “Aloha Everything” to their Best Books for Kids 2024 list!"...
12/01/2024

Thank you to the NYPL The New York Public Library for adding “Aloha Everything” to their Best Books for Kids 2024 list!

"An enchanting vision of a girl experiencing her extraordinary home through lyrical verse and stunning collage.” - New York Public Library

Aloha Everything

Happy Thanksgiving from Red Comet Press! We are thankful for all of the beautiful books and stories we were able to shar...
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Red Comet Press! We are thankful for all of the beautiful books and stories we were able to share this year. What are you thankful for?

Illustration from "Be Thankful for Trees" by Harriet Ziefert & Brian Fitzgerald.

With so many places to go, we want to know: Where is your favorite place to read? Is it inside in your bed, sitting in t...
11/21/2024

With so many places to go, we want to know: Where is your favorite place to read?

Is it inside in your bed, sitting in the sun outside, next to your loved one or friend? Comment below!

Illustration from "My Book and Me" by Linda Sue Park & Chris Raschka.

We REALLY want to say happy birthday to "Really Bird, Really Lucky" today! When Really Bird finds himself wanting someth...
11/12/2024

We REALLY want to say happy birthday to "Really Bird, Really Lucky" today! When Really Bird finds himself wanting something, he REALLY wants it. The series is jam-packed with action, laughs, and good lessons. Opening up this book will also open up your imagination!

Get to reading it by ordering here Bookshop → https://bookshop.org/p/books/really-bird-really-lucky/21643767?ean=9781636551197

11/07/2024

Author Alison Goldberg draws upon her own connection with her grandmother in her latest heartfelt book. "Eighteen Flowers for Grandma" tells the story of how art can help pass along education, culture, passion, and inspiration across generations.

Check it out on Bookshop → https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/eighteen

★ “The detailed illustrations and the dual layers of text make this a ­versatile and informative addition to collections...
11/04/2024

★ “The detailed illustrations and the dual layers of text make this a ­versatile and informative addition to collections.”– School Library Journal, Starred Review

https://www.slj.com/review/tiny-floating-coral

Mama Makes Books

Happy Halloween from your friends at Red Comet Press! 🎃Illustration from "Really Bird, Really Scared!" by Harriet Ziefer...
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from your friends at Red Comet Press! 🎃

Illustration from "Really Bird, Really Scared!" by Harriet Ziefert.

We couldn't let National Cat Day pass without showing some love to the fictional felines in the Red Comet Press family!
10/30/2024

We couldn't let National Cat Day pass without showing some love to the fictional felines in the Red Comet Press family!

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Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

"The Rescues" illustrator Shiho Pate learned about the magic of Christmas through books! Hear her story as we celebrate the holiday season.

A holiday memory helped serve as inspiration for Taraneh Matloob's new book, "Dear New Friend," which comes out in 2025. Hear Taraneh's story, then share your own holiday memories in the comments below!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Hear from "The Rescues" co-author Charlie Greenwald on the holiday books that inspired his love of reading.

There's no age limit on illustrated books! Hear from the illustrator of "Dear New Friend," Alida Massari, as she shares her holiday traditions.

We love to hear about books that have been passed down for generations. Artist, teacher, and Red Comet author Alice Alderman shares a book that brings fond memories during the holiday season.

Happy festive season all week long, to one and all! Illustration from "Little Hare finds a Gift" by Oleksandr Shatokin Oleksandr Shatokhin. We wish him and all his Ukrainian family and friends a peaceful holiday and new year. https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/gift

Author Alison Goldberg draws upon her own connection with her grandmother in her latest heartfelt book. "Eighteen Flowers for Grandma" tells the story of how art can help pass along education, culture, passion, and inspiration across generations. Check it out on Bookshop → https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/eighteen

Sharing books is one of the most beneficial things you can do to give your baby a head start in life! The Tummy Time Board Books from Mama Makes Books are perfect for babies up to 12 months. Explore the series at https://www.redcometpress.com/board-books/tummytimebooks

There are plenty of beautiful illustrations in "Eighteen Flowers for Grandma". Let's find out which one illustrator Jesse White loves the most! This book is out now and you can order your copy at Bookshophttps://bookshop.org/p/books/eighteen-flowers-for-grandma-a-gift-of-chai/21643770?ean=9781636551210

"Eighteen Flowers for Grandma" is officially OUT! Hear from author Alison Goldberg about the story behind this brand new picture book, then order your copy at Bookshop https://bookshop.org/p/books/eighteen-flowers-for-grandma-a-gift-of-chai/21643770?ean=9781636551210

Happy First Day of Fall! 🍁 Illustration from "Apple Pie Picnic" by Alicia Duran & Brian Fitzgerald Illustrator

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