Barefoot Books

Boston-area friends! You're invited to the Ayo's Adventure Book Launch events in Roxbury & Concord, MA! Attend our free, family-friendly events for all ages at Frugal Bookstore (Thursday, September 19th, 6pm) and the Barefoot Home Office (Saturday, September 21st, 10am) with author Ain Heath Drew and illustrator Erin K. Robinson. Listen to a discussion about the making of the book (with Dr. Régine Michelle Jean-Charles, PhD & Barefoot Books Senior Editor Autumn Allen) and enjoy a kid-friendly activity. Learn more and RSVP: Roxbury Event: https://rebrand.ly/4pyuta7 Concord Event: https://rebrand.ly/3twegs8

New Blog Post! This spring, ThinkGive partnered with Barefoot Books to bring social and emotional learning (SEL) titles to classrooms and out-of-school programs. Located in Concord, MA, Barefoot Books celebrates diversity, sparks curiosity, and captures children’s imagination through its award-winning collection of books and resources. Together, we were able to distribute 290 books to under-resourced youth at partner sites. Click here to learn more about the impact of our partnership with Barefoot Books!: https://buff.ly/3WtHEKd

Day 2 of NY NOW? Summer Market with Harper Group! Stop by and say hello to Suzanne and Maya at stand 1603 through August 6th?

NY NOW? Summer Market kicks off August 4th! Will we see you there? NY NOW is THE wholesale event where thousands of brands come together to showcase their newest collections to the most prestigious buyers from around the globe. And we’re so excited to be part of it! This year, we’re grateful to be represented by Harper Group! Harper has brought the most unique and sought-after home, gift, publishing and lifestyle brands to gift retailers across the country. Visit us at stand 1603 from August 4-6th from 9am-6pm and the 7th from 9am-3pm. You can browse our award-winning titles and place orders at any time during the show, or schedule a meeting with us. See you there!

Barefoot Books at the Beijing International Book Fair! Thank you Publishers Weekly for showcasing our colorful stand that was full of visitors, from parents to educators, and many more. Read the full article here: https://rebrand.ly/ridaxub ??? "Nancy Traversy, cofounder and CEO of Barefoot Books, did not know what to expect prior to her arrival in Beijing after a six-year hiatus. 'Now I can say that the market continues to be receptive to our titles and this fair is great...English-language learning titles are still in demand… Titles on mindfulness and social-emotional learning are getting trendy.'”

Scenes from the first couple of days at the Beijing International Book Fair with CEO & Co-Founder Nancy Traversy! So great to be back for the first time since 2019. #BIBF2024

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BIG NEWS! 'I'll See You in Ijebu' was on the TODAY show! We are SO EXCITED and honored for this book to be featured on the 2024 Read with Jenna Jr. list. Click here to learn more and see the full list: https://rebrand.ly/e95qyuv ? Written by Bunmi Emenanjo and illustrated by diana ejaita 'I'll See You in Ijebu' follows a catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria when she takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. ? Image Description: A graphic featuring the cover of 'I'll See You in Ijebu,' a picture of Jenna Bush Hager and a "Read with Jenna" badge. Text on the graphic says "A Read with Jenna Bookclub Pick!" and "'A loving embrace of faith and family and a wonderful window into Nigerian culutre' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"