Chasing A Spider Publishing is an independent publisher of multicultural children’s books. We are based in Sacramento, California.

Current Books:

  • A Kite for Melia by Freda Narh and Samuel Narh and illustrated by Valeria Suria.

    Editorial Reviews [Excerpts]:

    Kirkus Reviews: “A Kite for Melia is a well-told, offbeat story that blends themes of perseverance and healing.”

    Publishers Weekly Booklife: “A little girl named Melia builds a kite and learns the value of persistence and acceptance.”

    LoveReading: “A Kite for Melia is a sweet book for young readers that gently introduces new topics for further discussion.”

    Highlighted Awards:

    2021 Kirkus Reviews’s Best Book

    First Place Purple Dragonfly Book Awards by Story Monsters

    First Place Northern Lights Book Awards

    2025 Creative Child (Book of the Year Award)

  • Milko by Freda Narh and Samuel Narh and illustrated by Alisa Knatko.

    Editorial Reviews [Excerpts]:

    Kirkus Reviews: “Milko is a poignant, visually rich depiction of a child awaiting the return of a parent.”

    Publishers Weekly Booklife: “Milko is a touching, dreamy portrait of a son’s bond with his mother.”

    LoveReading: “Milko is a gentle tale about family bonds and living far away from loved ones, something many people will be able to relate to.”

    Highlighted Award(s):

    First Place Northern Lights Awards

    2025 Creative Child (Preferred Choice Award)

Upcoming Books:

  • Maya’s Dream

  • Ananse and the Bull Rider

Wholesale Distributors (United States & Globally):

  • Baker and Taylor

  • Ingram

  • Itasca Books

Wholesale Distributor (United Kingdom & Others)

  • BookSource

  • Gardners Books

Action Items:

  • To serve our customers, we have compiled the book information of A Kite for Melia and Milko in a single document which can be found by going to our shop. This is a useful information (A Kite for Melia & Milko [Book information]) for media specialists at schools and libraries. Besides, it is free for all our customers.

  • Recommend our books for the students at your schools and for your local libraries.

  • We also offer author visits to schools and other organizations. Book an author visit to your school or organization by going to our online shop. Cheers.

Chasing A Spider Publishing

We craft beautiful stories.

A book trailer for A Kite for Melia.

A stop motion for Milko.