Author of Laxmi’s Mooch
Shelly Anand’s first children’s book, Laxmi’s Mooch, was featured in Jambo Book Boxes in April 2021 for our 5-6 year old subscribers.
We were lucky enough to meet up with Shelly for a reading of her book and for an extended interview where she discusses her inspiration for Laxmi’s Mooch, her upcoming book and tips for aspiring authors.
From Shelly’s website:
I was born and (mostly) raised in Georgia by immigrant parents from India. I am a civil and human rights attorney fighting for immigrants and workers from marginalized communities. I live with my husband and two super kewt, super badmaash kids, who don’t put up with any bakwaas.
Author of Queen Baby
Gwendolyn Valerius’s first children’s book, Queen Baby, was featured in Jambo Book Boxes in July 2021 for our 0-2 year old subscribers.
We had the opportunity to talk with Gwendolyn about her career as a writing coach (IG: @gwenthecoach), her tips for writers and her adult novels. She also did a reading of Queen Baby!
Diverse Books For Children 0-13
Jambo Book Club sends members 2-3 age-appropriate books each month that feature children of color as the stars of their own stories.
Jambo Books show children of color in situations where children’s literature rarely places them – making friends, raising pets, loving grandparents and fighting dragons.
The books arrive with a personalized letter in JambArt boxes beautifully decorated with art that celebrates the joy of childhood.
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We focus on finding books that give our children a version of the world we want them to live in –
diverse, vibrant and kind
Jambo Books is offering gift givers the opportunity to talk with our Chief Curator, who reads 100s of children’s books a year, to create a customized bundle around the specific interests of their children. Do you have a history buff? A lover of pets, trucks, unicorns or fairies? Email gifts@jambobooks.com with information about your readers and we’ll respond with selections just for you!
My husband and I started Jambo Books because we were searching for high-quality books starring children of color in situtations where children’s literature rarely places them — making friends, raising pets, loving granparents and fighting dragons. We focus on finding books that give our children a vision of the world we want them to live in — diverse, vibrant and kind.
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We offer 6 different children’s book subscriptions across ages 0-13 so that our monthly book selections are just-right for your budding reader.
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Jambo selects books appropriate for your child’s age and reading level.
Gorgeous high-quality books will come every month, addressed to your child.
Great Stories
Jambo curators comb through tons of books to find the absolute best stories.
Ethnically Diverse
Jambo sends multicultural books with characters who represent all American children.
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Jambo Books selects books that are fun and will engage young imaginations.
Age-Appropriate
Each book is tailored to your child’s age, so that your child can enjoy the stories.
We subscribe to Jambo for our 11 month old son. The books Jambo sends him each month are fantastic! Couldn’t recommend more strongly.
Joshua S., NYC
Great idea, well-executed. Representation matters.
Daisy
My dear friend got my daughter a monthly subscription for her 4th birthday! We just received the first month’s books. The packaging was beautiful, the person letter to our birthday girl was sweet and thoughtful and we love the 2 books! Thank you!
– Namu S., San Francisco
We started with Jambo one year ago for our nephew’s first birthday and they are so incredibly happy with all the books they’ve received from you all. Almost every favorite children’s book they have has come from you. They are excited about the messaging and representation and appreciate the diversity of the curated shipments and definitely feel the love you put into every box. Thank you SO much for providing such excellent service.
– Amber, California
Hello, I absolutely adore your book club. I especially love the letter you include each month with the books….I’m keeping them for my daughter to read when she’s older…
– Genevieve M., PA
It’s been difficult to find books with significant multicultural representation and I’m excited to see my niece and nephew react to the books you all send!
– Tamera M., CA
My daughters, husband, and I LOVE Jambo books! My youngest daughter adores the books about ‘Azaleah Lane’ and ‘David Mortimer Baxter’. My husband and I also really appreciate the thoughtful and meaningful letters you send along with the monthly subscriptions.
– Rebecca P., OH
I purchased a 6-month subscription for my nephew – he has loved all the books he has received! Both my sister and nephew also loved the letters that come in each box!
– Emily, CT
Thank you so much!! We love your book choices.
– Marianne, NC
We are so impressed by Jambo thus far and will share these boxes as gifts with friends. On top of the high-quality books and descriptive accompanying letter—the shipping boxes are works of art, and provide interest and entertainment themselves
– Laurie H., MA
My granddaughter loves these books and it’s been a great way for me to stay connected with her this past year.
– Katherine N., IL
I have been purchasing these sets for my grandchildren and when they are finished my daughter is adding them to her third grade class library. Her goal this year is to create a diverse library for her students and a list of recommendations to the other nine third grade teachers in her district.
– S. Allen, PA
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