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.

  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.

  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

Action Items:

• 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 stop motion for Milko.