WENJIA
TANG

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Wenjia Tang is an award-winning freelance illustrator and a former New Yorker, currently based in Nanjing, China. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in 2017 with a BFA in Illustration.

Wenjia enjoys exploring themes of nature and its relationship with human society. Her work often portrays serene, peaceful scenes with subtle, speckled textures.



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Where We Live

Mapping Neighborhoods of Kids Around the Globe


Written by Margriet Ruurs
Illustrated by Wenjia Tang


A fascinating look — in maps and stories — at neighborhoods around the world!

This unique illustrated map book explores the neighborhoods of 16 real children from around the world. Each child’s story highlights what’s important to them in their community, from their homes and schools to the places they play and the sights and sounds they encounter every day. Whether it’s a big city, such as Amsterdam or Beijing, or a small community, such as Salt Spring Island in Canada or the village of Komanyana in Zambia, these places are special to the children who live there!

Format: 46 pages, Hardcover
Published: October 4, 2022 by Kids Can Press
ISBN: 9781525311246
Language: English

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Reviews


"This is one of those books that wouldn’t last long, as young readers can pour over the beautiful illustrations and get lost in it page-by-page again and again." — Canadian Children’s Booknews, 29 November, 2022

"Children today have access to global information, but Where We Live offers them the important first steps to becoming an open, curious global citizen." — CM Magazine, 09 December, 2022

"A pleasant book to browse through or for simple research, with a diverse cast and population numbers that will make world travelers even of the armchair variety" — School Library Journal, 23 December, 2022

Awards


2022 - OLA Best Bets (Junior Nonfiction), Ontario Library Association, Commended