Biscotte and the New Kid
Agnes Angeles
Agnes Angeles is a native French speaker with a Master’s Degree in Communication and Art History and a background in Contemporary Art, Fashion and Education. She is a visual art teacher and an illustrator inspired by her students, her travels, and her childhood. When she is not drawing, she appreciates long hikes in nature, dancing with friends and spending time with her family and her two cats, talking to them in three languages, French, Spanish and English.
Biscotte and the New Kid
Karine Cohen-Dicker
Born in Paris, Karine Cohen-Dicker began her career as a journalist. She is the author of the biography “George Clooney, Gentleman Acteur,” published by Nouveau Monde. Now a New Yorker and mom of two bilingual children, she has created journalism workshops in French in Brooklyn public schools and currently teaches her mother tongue to students the same age as Biscotte and her friends.
Lapin is Cold; Lapin is Hungry
Olivier Czajka
Olivier is a professional graphic designer and illustrator. He founded Robbygraphics in 2011. With a vibrant imagination, Olivier delights in visual storytelling. After bringing the characters of Le Petit Monde to life, he developed a playful identity for the company. Olivier lives in France with his young family and enjoys accompanying Tania and Lapin on their new adventures.
A Bilingual Revolution for Africa
Ayé Clarisse Hager-M’Boua
Ayé Clarisse Hager-M’Boua is a linguist and teacher-researcher in the Department of Language Sciences & Communication at Alassane Ouattara University in Côte d’Ivoire. Specializing in syntax within the framework of generative grammar, her research interests also encompass phonology, focusing on phonemes. She co-edited the book A Bilingual Revolution for Africa, which explores the potential of multilingual education across the continent.
Speaking the World
Mehdi Lazar
Mehdi Lazar is a scholar-practitioner, author, and education leader based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He serves as the Academic Director at the International School of Boston and has authored six books on global education, leadership, and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. A graduate of ESCP Business School, Mehdi holds a Ph.D. in Geography from Panthéon-Sorbonne University and is completing a Doctor of Business Administration at TBS Education. His research and work focus on leadership, school leadership, and intercultural competence, blending human resources management and sociology. Mehdi is also a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.
Lapin is Cold; Lapin is Hungry
Tania Czajka
Tania is an M.Ed Teaching Artist and Early Years Practitioner living in Scotland since 1991. Passionate about making the French language accessible to all children through the arts, Tania set up Le Petit Monde in 2008 and has developed a distinctive bilingual English / French writing style for her puppet shows and picture books.
My Garden is a square; Math for All
Mark Hansen
Mark Hansen has been involved in education for nearly 2 decades as a classroom teacher, Master Teacher of Mathematics and Deputy Principal. He is also the father of 4 children. He has a passion for learning and for igniting that passion in others, particularly in mathematics, where his work has been featured in educational journals. His goal is for schools and societies to have students who are confident, creative communicators in mathematics, that they see the purpose in it and enjoy engaging with it. He is based in Australia.
My Garden is a square; My Cut & Play Numberland
Barbara Schindelhauer
Barbara Schindelhauer advocates for education through the eyes of children and promotes the holistic concept “Let’s Visit Numberland” among teachers and parents. She has presented projects and studies in different settings and has been training teachers since 2004 in Germany and internationally. She has been a keynote speaker and session leader at various conferences with a focus on mathematics and literacy in Germany, the UK, Poland and Chile. Barbara’s mission is to fully embrace the chances of early mathematics and contribute to equal chances for all children.
Bilingual Children
Ellen Bialystok
Ellen Bialystok is a Canadian professor of psychology. She carries the rank of Distinguished Research Professor at York University, in Toronto, where she is director of the Lifespan Cognition and Development Lab, and is also an associate scientist at the Rotman Research Institute of the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 1976 with a specialization in cognitive and language development in children.
Regards sans complexe; Uniquely You!
Bertrand Tchoumi
Bertrand Tchoumi is an educator, entrepreneur, and advocate for diversity and equity in education. He lectures at the University of the People and has served as a principal in multiple schools across various cities. Originally from Cameroon, he holds degrees in African literature, educational leadership, and urban educational leadership. A former journalist and French professor, he is also the author of Regards sans complexe and its English version, Uniquely You!. In his free time, he enjoys soccer and reading.
The Adventures of Zenzi and the Talking Bird
Fadzai Gwaradzimba
Fadzai Gwaradzimba loves writing and using her imagination to tell children stories especially to her two granddaughters who inspired The Adventures of Zenzi and the Talking Bird. A former academic and international civil servant, Fadzai spent 30 years of her career in international development working for the United Nations in many parts of the world. She loves writing, traveling and African story telling. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, she now lives in Brooklyn, New York. This is her first children’s book.
The Heart of an Artichoke
Claire Lerognon
Claire Lerognon is a language and communications specialist at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Her interest in languages and language acquisition led to a colorful career teaching French to students ranging from preschoolers to diplomats and the UN’s global staff. She is currently part of the Language and Communications Training Unit where she specializes in training design and development geared towards fostering multilingualism. The Heart of an Artichoke is her first book — and boldest learning venture yet. Claire lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Uncle Steve’s Country Home; The Blue Dress
Teboho Moja
Dr. Teboho Moja is a Clinical Professor of Higher Education at New York University, an Extraordinary Professor at the University of the Western Cape – South Africa, and a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She has received multiple awards and previously served as an Executive Director of South Africa’s National Commission on Higher Education, appointed by President Mandela.
The Heart of an Artichoke
Linda Phillips Ashour
Linda Phillips Ashour is the author of four novels including Speaking in Tongues and Joy Baby. Her writing has appeared in notable publications and she has taught writing at UCLA Extension. Her new book, co-authored with Claire Lerognon, offers a fresh perspective on French language and culture. Linda lives in Los Angeles.
Super Korean New Years with Grandma
Mary Chi-Whi Kim
Mary Chi-Whi Kim is a writer and educator in Savannah, Georgia whose essays and stories have been featured in prominent publications. With a rich background in creative writing, she brings a unique perspective to multicultural education and literature.
Super Korean New Years with Grandma
Eunjoo Feaster
Eunjoo is an illustrator and graphic designer with a degree from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. A lifelong learner, she has also studied at the Center for Book Arts and Cooper Union. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and she co-founded a Korean preschool in New York.
Peshtigo 1871
Charles Mercier
Dr. Charles Mercier is a professor of Classics with a Ph.D. from Columbia University. He has taught at several institutions and is passionate about ancient literature, performance, and Catholic journalism. His work includes documentary projects and CD compilations on diverse subjects.
The Hummingbird Project
Vickie Frémont
Vickie Frémont is an artist, designer, and teacher with a Cameroonian and French background. Based in New York City, she speaks multiple languages and is the founder of My Hands My Tools, an organization that provides workshops to empower women from marginalized communities.
Morgan; Noah Henry; The Sewing Lesson; Masks!
Deana Sobel Lederman
Deana Sobel Lederman is a cartoonist and illustrator from San Diego, California. She is the author of Rainbows, Masks and Ice Cream and the webcomic Philip the Sea Lion. Her work has received national recognition and she continues to create engaging, socially relevant content.
Sénégal à l’étranger
Maya Angela Smith
Dr. Maya Angela Smith is an associate professor at the University of Washington whose research focuses on the intersection of race and linguistic identity among marginalized groups in the African diaspora. Her recent book, Senegal Abroad, has been widely acclaimed.
Can We Agree to Disagree?
Agathe Laurent
Agathe, raised in a family rich in international experiences, has cultivated a global perspective from an early age. Her passion for intercultural communication now fuels her work in marketing and global consulting.
Can We Agree to Disagree?
Sabine Landolt
Sabine’s multicultural background and international work have given her unique insights into cultural diversity in business and education. Her career spans creative and corporate sectors, advocating for cross-cultural understanding.
One Good Question
Rhonda Broussard
Rhonda Broussard is the founder and CEO of Beloved Community, a nonprofit dedicated to sustainable economic equity. With nearly three decades in education and research, she has pioneered language immersion initiatives and continues to inspire change.
Salsa Dancing in Gym Shoes
Alyson Leah Lavigne
Dr. Alyson Leah Lavigne is an Assistant Professor at Utah State University whose research focuses on teacher retention and culturally responsive education for Latinx students. Her book explores the intersections of culture and learning.
Salsa Dancing in Gym Shoes
Tammy Oberg De La Garza
Dr. Tammy Oberg De La Garza is an Associate Professor and Director of Dual Language Teacher Leadership at Roosevelt University. With extensive experience in dual language and literacy education, her work has influenced teaching practices in Latino communities.
The Long Trek North; A Journey through Childhood
Darcey Hale
History has inspired Darcey Hale since childhood. Now, as the guardian of her family’s legacy, she invites readers on a journey through New York’s Champlain Valley in her first book—a vivid portrayal of early American life.
The Bilingual Revolution; The Gift of Languages; Conversations on Bilingualism
Fabrice Jaumont
Dr. Fabrice Jaumont is the author of The Bilingual Revolution: The Future of Education is in Two Languages, a work that addresses the U.S. foreign language deficit and advocates for immersive multilingual education. He holds a Ph.D. in International Education from NYU.
Two Centuries of French Education in New York
Jane Flatau Ross
Dr. Jane Flatau Ross is an educator with over 40 years’ experience, including a long tenure at the Lycée Français de New York. She is the founder and President of the French Heritage Language Program and a noted scholar on bilingual initiatives.
Immigrant Dreams
Barbara Goldowsky
Barbara Goldowsky, an immigrant who realized her twin dreams of world-class education and a writing career, has contributed to literary journals and radio programs. Her writing spans reviews, articles, and creative works.
The Gift of Languages
Kathleen Stein-Smith
Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith is a renowned foreign language educator and advocate, known for her TEDx talk and blog “Language Matters.” She has authored several books on the U.S. foreign language deficit and actively serves on multiple educational committees.
The Other Shore; Beyond Gibraltar; Mamma in her Village
Maristella de Panniza Lorch
Dr. Maristella de Panniza Lorch is Professor Emerita of Italian and Medieval & Renaissance Studies at Barnard and Columbia. As the Founding Director of the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America, she brings decades of expertise in French heritage and bilingual education.
