Minerva - Formerly Minedition US

03/13/2023

These books are so much fun!!

12/12/2022

In her books for children—both fiction and nonfiction—Dr. Jane Goodall shares her expansive knowledge, empathy, and worldview with young readers. https://bit.ly/3hg7Arx

Through both fiction and nonfiction, Jane Goodall is able to share her expansive knowledge, empathy, and worldview with young readers...

12/02/2022

How we told the story of a modern-day heroine... https://bit.ly/3VsJglA

Why did we decide to write a children’s picture book instead of a nonfiction biography about our inspiring hero Loujain AlHathloul?

08/03/2022

Come listen to Dan Yaccarino, author and illustrator of The Longest Storm and City Under the City, on October 2nd at the 2022 Orange County Children's Book F...

07/29/2022

Art Director Amelia and Maria under the sun and working on books in Maria’s magical garden ✨☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆✨

07/14/2022

Check out what's coming up this fall at Astra Books for Young Readers! Browse Astra Books for Young Readers - Astra Publishing House https://bit.ly/3uQCKtH

05/06/2022

THE PATH’s in The Washington Post. Congrats to and all the who’ll love this book!

05/05/2022

Checking out proofs for “A Name From the Sky”, a book by coming this fall!

03/01/2022

★“The wordlessness, unconventional art style, and unusual continuous visual storytelling of Imapla’s book make it feel like more of a stunning art piece than a typical children’s book. A clever concept, beautifully designed and executed.” — School Library Journal STARRED review for LOLA LOVES ANIMALS

Read the full review here: https://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/review/lola-loves-animals

03/01/2022

Nikolai Popov's WHY?—newly re-released in the original wordless edition—has never been more relevant. War has no winners, and its important children learn that.

12/21/2021

We are sad to let you know that Nikolai Popov has passed away. We are grateful that we could still see him and share a heartwarming evening with him, his wife Katja and his beloved dog Dorli in his studio last September. It is comforting to know that Nik will live on in his books, most noted WHY?
His message lives on and will hopefully reach many people.

12/21/2021

We can't wait to share this new book with you all!

11/29/2021

Register now and tune in December 2nd for an update on heroic Nobel Peace Prize nominee Loujain AlHathloul and the children's book her story inspired—LOUJAIN DREAMS OF SUNFLOWERS 🌻 Register here: https://bit.ly/3E4nQCD 🌻

LOUJAIN ALHATHLOUL — who led the successful campaign to lift Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving, was arrested three times, and was released from prison in February of this year — is still under house arrest in Saudi Arabia. Join in for an update on her status and a preview of:

LOUJAIN DREAMS OF SUNFLOWERS, the children's book her story inspired, written by human rights activists Lina AlHathloul (Loujain's sister) and Uma Mishra-Newbery, and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator Rebecca Green. The book will be published on March 1, 2022 by mineditionUS/Astra Books for Young Readers.

Our half-hour media event will showcase the authors, publisher, and illustrator of LOUJAIN DREAMS OF SUNFLOWERS.

LINA ALHATHLOUL will provide an update on the Nobel Peace Prize nominee, where she is now and current activities on her behalf.

UMA MISHRA-NEWBERY will talk about the genesis of the book and why the co-authors have written it as a fictional picture book for children ages 4 - 8.

MARIA RUSSO, Editorial Director for mineditionUS, will discuss acknowledging gender bias and the concept of justice with children at a young age, how picture books are one of the most effective tools for initiating conversations, and how REBECCA GREEN's illustrations bring Loujain's emotional journey to life in a child-friendly way. 🌻

LOUJAIN ALHATHLOUL — who led the successful campaign to lift Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving, was arrested three times, and was released from prison in February of this year — is still under house arrest in Saudi Arabia. Join in for an update on her status and a preview of LOUJAIN DREAMS OF ...

11/23/2021

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Our expert librarians selected the year's best books for kids, teens, and adults. Check out these outstanding titles.

11/16/2021

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11/13/2021

“A deceptively simple story with real emotional and visual depth, concluding with an acknowledgment that happy endings often leave work yet to be done. That, too, hits home.” — The New York Times, Dan Yaccarino

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/12/books/review/dan-yaccarino-the-longest-storm.html

Dan Yaccarino’s “The Longest Storm,” Brendan Wenzel’s “Inside Cat” and David Soman’s “The Impossible Mountain” provide fresh eyes on our “first great wonder at the world.”

11/03/2021

Nikolai Popov was a child during WWII. The perspective of a child on the absurdity of war in WHY? is as powerful today as ever. Our new release restores the wordless original, plus an afterword by Leonard Marcus.

11/03/2021

We’re so excited about this book! Deep + adorable, and who better to deliver than

10/05/2021

Happy Book Birthday to SEA LIONS IN THE PARKING LOT by Lenora Todaro and Annika Siems!

09/13/2021

Thank you, The Conscious Kid, for sharing the beautiful cover and trailer for our forthcoming title, LOUJAIN DREAMS OF SUNFLOWERS (2/8/22)! 🌼☀️

08/31/2021

Happy Book Birthday to Dan Yaccarino's THE LONGEST STORM!

★“At once timely and timeless….” — School Library Journal, STARRED

★“A new classic.” — Booklist, STARRED

★”Emotionally nuanced, authentic …. clearly shows how connection and resilience can prevail in the face of any storm.” —
Publishers Weekly, STARRED

★”Splendid….Resonant and reassuring.” — Kirkus Reviews, STARRED

THE LONGEST STORM, out now, is a heartwarming family story that will resonate for everyone who’s experienced the Covid-19 quarantine—or other kinds of hardship and loss.

https://bit.ly/3mMQC4I

08/24/2021

We all have emotions, whether that be happy, sad, afraid, or angry. Learn how to draw them with THE LONGEST STORM author Dan Yaccarino on KidLit TV's Ready Set Draw! series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLDntv5EZFE&t=15s

https://kidlit.tvThe family at the center of Dan Yaccarino’s new book, THE LONGEST STORM, experiences a range of emotions while hunkering down together durin...

07/12/2021

Sometimes we all feel lonely! Whether we feel like the forgotten crayon, the hat that was left behind, or a sheep out of water—these books from minedition help young readers identify and talk about their emotions through storytelling. These books are perfect to read aloud with your little ones over the long summer, or as you're getting ready for the new school year.

07/09/2021

Two fingers are the only missing ingredients in this clever interactive book for young children. Who could resist putting their fingers into the two die-cut holes to make the active scenes come alive? Make the skier ski! Make the basketball player shoot! Make the swimmer swim! Just stick your fingers through the holes, and the characters on each page will come to life. Link below to add some fun to storytime this weekend with your little ones!

https://bit.ly/2UsKyCk

07/08/2021

SHARING by Yusuke Yonezu transforms toddlers' "gimme's" into "let's share!" The adorable animals in this die-cut board book figure out how to share all sorts of yummy treats, with a surprise each time you turn the page.
★ A Kirkus Best Book
★ An ABC Best Books for Young Readers selection
★ “Sharing is caring, and this small gem of a board book is a delight to share with little listeners.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

https://bit.ly/3xsOqlF

07/07/2021

A beautiful illustration from Krystia Basil's A SKY WITHOUT LINES, with art by Laura Borràs. This book is a moving and timely story of a young boy separated from his beloved brother and father by a border, and is lauded with awards and wonderful reviews! Link below to discover more. An Outstanding International Trade Book, USBBY * A National Council of Social Studies Notable Book * A Best Multicultural Children’s Book of 2019 * Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature

https://bit.ly/3yuf8uk