The Weekly 411 (10/10/25)
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Oct. 10, 2025 vol. 42
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Publishing News
Picture Book Giveaway
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, Charlotte's New Moccasins, by Jenn Moudahi, illustrated by Rhael McGregor (Charlesbridge Publishing) out on October 14. Enter to win a copy via the widget below.
About the Book: Charlotte has outgrown her moccasins! Still, there's nothing a trip to Grandma's can't fix in this heartwarming intergenerational story. Grandma teaches Charlotte how to make new mocs step-by-step and the two of them create memories that will last long past when the leather wears out. Backmatter includes details about moccasins then and now, additional facts, and information about how they have been made over time. This book is a contemporary celebration of Native culture, tradition, and family by two Métis creators.
About the Author: Jenn Moudahi is a Métis author, clinical counselor, and mom. Stories are a common thread in her life—she writes them as an author, listens to them as a counsellor, escapes into them as a reader, and allows too many at bedtime as a mom. Growing up, Jenn spent countless hours with her own mom learning to create Indigenous art, often helping to teach workshops throughout British Columbia. Jenn lives in British Columbia with her husband, two kids, and a meowvelous cat.
About the Illustrator: Rhael McGregor is a Winnipeg-based, Métis, and Two-Spirit/queer artist. Since stepping into storytelling in 2018, Rhael has been passionately telling stories as a writer and illustrator in hopes of all readers being able to see themselves in books. They love the winter, sweet treats, and doing beadwork for family and friends.
Picture Book Giveaway
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, Story Power! by Stephanie Wildman and Simon Wildman Chung, illustrated by Estefanía Razo (Lawley Publishing) out on October 14 in English, and in Spanish as ¡El Poder de los Cuentos! on April 30, 2026 (translated by Cecilia Populus-Eudave). Enter to win a copy via the widget below.
About the Book: Flor and Roberto and big brother Luis return for another adventure. What does Luis have up his sleeve this time when the twins are bored? Discovering the thrill of storytelling, the twins craft a tale for their beloved Abuelito. Bonus content includes a road map for creating your own story along with craft activities.
About the Authors: Stephanie Wildman, author of six children’s books, became a Professor Emerita after serving as the John A. and Elizabeth H. Sutro Chair at Santa Clara Law. She is a grandmother, mother, spouse, friend, good listener, who can sit “criss-cross apple sauce” thanks to her yoga practice. Learn more at www.stephaniewildman.com
Simon Wildman Chung is an elementary school student who loves writing stories, reading books, swimming, and playing with his brother.
About the Illustrator: Estefanía Razo has a Bachelor of Graphic Design degree from the University of Guadalajara. She is passionate about illustration, books, and art in general. During her free time she enjoys reading children’s books with her nieces and watching movies accompanied by her cats. Estefania can be found on Instagram @estefania.razo.r
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Charlotte's New Moccasins. I look forward to reading this intergenerational Native story. I'm also interested the creators' insights about mocs history.
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