Independent children's book publisher focusing on food and farming. www.feedingmindspress.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3knlrppzuk227Thrilled to see "Potatoes for Pirate Pearl" listed as a FOREWARD INDIE Finalist in the Picture Book, Early Reader category.13 Mar 2024 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3knlrppzuk227https://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3kii4i5wzgl2oDiscover the wonders of gardening, soil secrets, and the magic of composting with Jackie and her garden friends! "The Soil in Jackie's Garden" publishes May 29th National Composting Day! Preorder/Learn more here: https://feedingmindspress.com/our-books/the-soil-in-jackies-garden #STEM #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks08 Jan 2024 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3kii4i5wzgl2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3ki64alkfjz2r"Barn at Night" by Michelle Houts art by Jen Betton is a heartwarming story about a father and daughter caring for their farm animals. Get the free activity kit that accompanies the book here: https://www.feedingmindspress.com/files/Activity-kit-Barn-at-Night.pdf #kidlit #picturebooks #read04 Jan 2024 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ki64alkfjz2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3kgjcmx6yj22kFARM BOOTS won Gold in the Moonbeam Awards Pre-school Picture Book Category! https://www.feedingmindspress.com/our-books/farm-boots14 Dec 2023 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3kgjcmx6yj22khttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3kfuxygahg22eHow does an illustrator make art for a book? Take a behind-the-scenes look with Jen Betton, illustrator of BARN AT NIGHT (a perfect winter holiday book!) at how she created the gorgeous watercolor pictures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moxvydPcUxc&t=244s06 Dec 2023 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3kfuxygahg22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3kf6jdk25ls2uMidwest Book Review: "Fun, informative, and unique, "Potatoes for Pirate Pearl" is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for young readers." https://www.feedingmindspress.com/our-books/potatoes-for-pirate-pearl27 Nov 2023 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3kf6jdk25ls2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3keffavtjjc2zVery excited to reveal the cover of our newest title: ""The Soil in Jackie's Garden" words by award winning author, Peggy Thomas, art by Neely Daggett. To be published May 29,2024!17 Nov 2023 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3keffavtjjc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3kd2lwn2nql27Submitting to us? Please note: - No talking animals -Informational Fiction can have longer word counts -MC should be a child -Topics: food, farming, or gardening. - High on wish list: Rice, Wheat, Sugar, Farm tech, Farming family stories www.feedingmindspress.com/submissions https://www.feedingmindspress.com/submissions31 Oct 2023 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3kd2lwn2nql27https://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3kbkndc44y42t"A sweet, well-developed tale that will entice and educate young readers"- Kirkus Review of POTATOES FOR PIRATE PEARL words by Jennifer Concepcion, art by Chloe Burgett Read the whole review here: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jennifer-concepcion/potatoes-for-pirate-pearl/12 Oct 2023 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3kbkndc44y42thttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3kbfj66mhef2vFARM BOOTS, words by Lisl H. Detlefsen art by Renee Kurilla has won GOLD in the Moon Beam Children's Book Awards in the Picture Book Pre-K category! Check out all of the winners here: https://moonbeamawards.com/103/2023-winners10 Oct 2023 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3kbfj66mhef2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3karysmyqxq2wWe are harvesting corn in the USA right now! What do you know about corn? Learn how it is grown, harvested, turned into different products, and how farmers are using different sustainability practices. https://www.feedingmindspress.com/our-books/my-familys-corn-farm02 Oct 2023 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3karysmyqxq2whttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3kahylgg2xj2iA fantastic review for "Potatoes for Pirate Pearl"! "In addition to teaching kids more about a worldwide staple crop, this engaging tale will keep them entertained" ~BookLife https://booklife.com/booklife-review/978194889815728 Sep 2023 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3kahylgg2xj2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3k7qltnsurg2bAvast! Pirate Pearl is plunderin' potaters! But Farmer Fay knows taters can grow anywhere, even aboard yer ship! Learn how to grow yer own spuds in POTATOES FOR PIRATE PEARL — out today! https://www.feedingmindspress.com/our-books/potatoes-for-pirate-pearl #internationaltalklikeapirateday #newbook #kidlit #raisingreaders19 Sep 2023 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3k7qltnsurg2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3k7obxlmrqu2u"Potatoes for Pirate Pearl" publishes tomorrow! Get a free activity guide for the book here: https://www.feedingmindspress.com/our-books/potatoes-for-pirate-pearl18 Sep 2023 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3k7obxlmrqu2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3k7bl5dbijt22We care about showcasing agriculture so that readers who've never seen a modern farm can get a better understanding of where their food comes from. For "Potatoes for Pirate Pearl", we sent illustrator Chloe Burgett to a potato farm for inspiration: https://www.feedingmindspress.com/latest-news/set-sails-for-a-potato-farm-with-chloe-burgett13 Sep 2023 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3k7bl5dbijt22https://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3k7bjxlltp62eTime to vote! Check out the top entries into our Potatoes and Pirates Creativity Contest, celebrating POTATOES FOR PIRATE PEARL which publishes Sept 19th. Pick your favorite! https://www.feedingmindspress.com/latest-news/potatoes-and-pirates-contest13 Sep 2023 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3k7bjxlltp62ehttps://bsky.app/profile/feedingmindspress.bsky.social/post/3k74kx27fen2cHello Bluesky! We are very happy to be joining the #kidlit community here!11 Sep 2023 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:qb3by63dvisuwc2ffmgfpspc/app.bsky.feed.post/3k74kx27fen2c