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.