Chesapeake Press has won the 2026 Spark Award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for Excellence in Independent Publishing for Children. SCBWI says the professionalism and quality of the writing and art is an exceptional example of independent publishing.”

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  • International Latino Book Awards Award Winning Author

    THREE AWARDS

    Estado de la Unión:

    GOLD MEDAL - Best Educational Chapter Book

    “A must in every school library!”

    BRONZE MEDAL- Best Immigration Themed Book

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    Bienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza:

    BRONZE MEDAL - Best Educational Chapter Book

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    WINNER

    Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza

    FIVE STAR REVIEW

    Snake in the Grass

    “Kitty Felde’s writing is full of warmth and humor, balancing political settings with childlike wonder and wit.”

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    QUARTER FINALIST

    Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza

  • gold medallion for Next Generation Book Award Finalist

    FINALIST - NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARD

    Losing is Democratic: How to Talk to Kids About January 6th

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    FINALIST

    Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza

  • silver sticker for Maxy Awards showing the outline of a girl in a wheelchair

    RUNNER-UP

    Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza

Even our podcast wins awards!

Blue award ribbon for Twinkl, 2023, recognizing The Fina Mendoza Mysteries as Best Homeschool Podcast.