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About Anna Kang
Anna was born in the Bronx and grew up on Long Island where she spent much of her free time reading Teen Beat magazine, Archie comics, and going to the local multiplex. Her debut picture book, You Are (Not) Small, won the 2015 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. Anna lives with her husband, cartoonist/illustrator Christopher Weyant, their daughters, and their fluffy dog, Hudson. Visit her at www.annakang.com.
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Blog postThey're finally here! Thank you, Rights People and Beijing BabyCube Children Brand Management Co., Ltd. for introducing our books into a quarter of the world's population.
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Blog postOur fuzzy creature friends have arrived, and oh, are they soft and squishy! For an idea in your head to be realized so magically on paper by your talented illustrator-husband, Christopher Weyant, and then brought to 3D-life by the incredible MERRYMAKERS, is more than a dream come true. As Ogee (Orange Guy) and Peegee (Purple Guy) go out into the world, may they play nicely, debate honestly, and remember that there is always another perspective. #love #compassion
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Blog postIt's been quite a week. Quite a year. The world has shifted, once again.
So what do we do?
We teach, through our words and our actions, especially in front of our children, who look to us (parents, caregivers, teachers) as role models. Because as you know, they are always watching and listening.
We can also read. This is a list I've compiled, far from complete, but a good start. Let's teach our children well. They deserve that much.
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Blog postI received this email yesterday, and it epitomizes why writing for children is one of the greatest privileges in the world. LOVE.
"Hi, Anna.
My name is Johnny and i just wanted to reach out to you and thank you for creating & sharing "You Are (Not) Small." Your book actually assisted me in an otherwise complicated discussion with my 5 year old. You see, she has Achondroplasia, which is the most common form of dwarfism. Recently she had been asking6 years ago Read more -
Blog postSo thrilled to see our latest book, CAN I TELL YOU A SECRET? out in the world. Thank you, Castleton Elementary, for celebrating little Monty's book birthday with popcorn and a song:
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Blog postWhenever I hear a loud THUMP! outside my front door, it usually means that UPS has just delivered a huge sack of bedding for our guinea pig.
But sometimes, on particularly special days, it means that we have just received a giant box of....
....ADVANCE READER COPIES!!
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Blog postOrange Guy and Purple Guy made their modeling debut in MERRYMAKERS' 2016-17 catalogue. Order your very own furry creatures today and watch them battle it out (peacefully, of course)!
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Blog postDOLLS!!!
Our very own Purple and Orange creatures will come to life in 3D -- an extremely soft and plushy 3D -- by the end of Summer 2016!! They will be listed in the MerryMakers catalogue in time for BOOKEXPO AMERICA in May, and hopefully appear on shelves by the end of the summer. We are over the moon! Can't wait to snuggle and play with them!
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Blog postI am thrilled that our fuzzy creatures are being used in classrooms to teach lessons on tolerance, perspective, diversity, and even measurement. Purple and Orange guys can be used as fun rulers in Math activities.
The Activity Guide can be downloaded here.
Hooray for students! Hooray for teachers!
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Blog postGood books are like old friends, which makes it even more amazing that they can bring new ones into your life:
May your holiday season be full of peace and joy, and may the new year bring you good health and wonderful books.
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Blog postA thoughtful response from a veteran children's librarian. From her blog post:
"So, what conclusions I drew from reflecting on all of the above experiences?
Whether the author or illustrator of a book is of a particular culture matters less than if they do their homework and work diligently to produce authentic and culturally sensitive books. I am hopeful that many authors and illustrators will become more and more culturally aware and do not find such demand unreasonable7 years ago Read more -
Blog postA discussion/debate/all-out brawl has been brewing on social media recently regarding the diversity (or lack thereof) in children's literature and whether bringing up the issue in a particular book or celebrating one that features a member of an underrepped group is tantamount to calling for a "diversity agenda" with a "diversity checklist."
Not that anyone is asking, but in my opinion, NO, IT DOES NOT.
Roger Sutton, editor-in-chief of The Horn Book sta7 years ago Read more -
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Blog postI was over the moon to receive the F&Gs (Folded & Gathered) for our upcoming book, CAN I TELL YOU A SECRET? It features a new character, a little frog named Monty, who needs YOU to help him with a big problem.
It'll be out May 31, 2016, so mark your calendars! Thank you to the fabulous Margaret Anastas and Rachel Zegar of HarperCollins Children's Books for doing such a beautiful job!
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Blog postI'm proud to report that YOU ARE (NOT) SMALL and THAT'S (NOT) MINE are featured in this year's national BOOK IT! reading program, sponsored by Pizza Hut. If you have a chance, check it out, and get a FREE Kindle version of You Are (Not) Small and discounts on several other books. There are really cool suggestions for activities as well. Read and eat pizza!
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Blog postIf you're free this Saturday, 9/19, at 3:30pm, we will be at the amazing indie bookstore, The Curious Reader, reading, drawing, signing, and giving fun things away (balloons may be involved). Not only that, you will have a chance to be the Orange and Purple guys!
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Blog postAny reason to celebrate with cake is a good one. Thanks to Books, Bytes & Beyond and our local library, Chris and I got to collaborate on an original tale, THE SOCK THIEF, with a group of imaginative young kids, give away a Kindle Fire HD, and eat cake. A banner afternoon.
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Blog postOne of my happiest memories of school is receiving these thin, paper Scholastic brochures. A shopping catalogue of books! For kids! Like thousands of other kids, I loved browsing and circling all the books I wanted, hoping my parents would agree to buy at least one or two. When our book orders finally arrived, it was like Christmas morning.
Fast forward many, many years later to today, the day my Kindergartener brought home her first Scholastic Book Club brochure and proudly to turned7 years ago Read more -
Blog postWith a new school year beginning, it's a good time to talk about my family's favorite children's books. Thank you, Children's Book Review!
7 years ago Read more
Titles By Anna Kang
Two fuzzy friends go to an amusement park. They try to convince each other that there are much scarier things than the roller coaster. Hairy spiders! Aliens! Fried ants! They soon discover that sometimes being scared isn’t as “scary” as they thought. With expressive illustrations and simple text, this giggle-inducing tale about (not) being scared features the endearing characters from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small.
Two fuzzy creatures both want to sit in the same comfy chair. The trouble is, they can’t agree who it belongs to. They get madder and madder, until…
With expressive illustrations and simple text, this giggle-inducing tale about (not) sharing and (not) being a good friend features the endearing characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small.
A Goodreads Choice Award finalist.
Two fuzzy friends are having a fun playdate when a new pal hops in. As the day continues, each friend feels left out at times. It isn’t so easy to figure out how to act when everything seems to change. With humor and heart, the beloved characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small navigate a friendship triangle as only they can.
Winner of the 2015 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Two fuzzy creatures can’t agree on who is small and who is big, until a couple of surprise guests show up, settling it once and for all!
The simple text of Anna Kang and bold illustrations of New Yorker cartoonist Christopher Weyant tell an original and very funny story about size—it all depends on who’s standing next to you.
Two fuzzy creatures are happily putting the finishing touches on their sandcastle when each of them thinks of something that would make it even better. As they work furiously to incorporate each new change, their tiny sandcastle becomes an over-the-top palace…but is it really perfect?
This latest book in the beloved series featuring the pals from Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small reminds us that perfection is in the eye—and heart—of the beholder.
Finding a gift for your best pal isn’t always easy in this fun tale from an award-winning author and illustrator.
Two friends are excited about getting presents for each other. But when they try to find just the right gift, nothing seems good enough. From skywriting to painting to gardens, each thing they try ends up feeling just a little off. How will they ever find that special gift?
With humor and heart, the purple and orange characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small discover that what makes a gift special isn’t necessarily what’s inside the box.
Winner of the Christopher Award
Eraser is always cleaning up everyone else’s mistakes. Except for Ruler and Pencil Sharpener, none of the other school supplies seem to appreciate her. They all love how sharp Pencil is and how Tape and Glue help everyone stick together. Eraser wants to create so that she can shine like the others. She decides to give it a try, but it’s not until the rubber meets the road that Eraser begins to understand a whole lot about herself.
Inspired by a school essay their daughter Kate wrote in the third grade, the author and illustrator behind Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winner You Are (Not) Small have created a desktop drama about figuring out who you are, finding happiness, and the importance of second, third, and maybe even fourth chances.
From an award-winning team, a tale about a cat and a dog who discover that even though they don’t look at things the same way, they can still be friends.
Hudson and Tallulah may be neighbors, but the fence between their yards isn’t the only thing that divides them. They can’t see eye to eye on anything. One day they venture out, and after nonstop disagreement, they realize something surprising: they don’t always have to agree to be on each other’s side.
Inspired by a story their daughter Lily wrote in the second grade, the author and illustrator of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small have created a tale of finding common ground when you least expect it—and using it as a stepping-stone to friendship.