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This bilingual favorite is coming soon in Bengali! Babies—whether in snowy dens, warm lagoons, cozy nests, or living rooms—are carried and cuddled, nurtured and nuzzled. Stunning images and gentle verse, translated by Shahnoor Islam, will capture the curiosity of even the youngest readers as they see how animal mothers tend to their cubs, pups, calves, and chicks. Beautiful images introduce the reader to attachment in the natural world. Watching mothers lend a paw, wing, flipper, or hand to care for their young fosters empathy, kindness, and compassion. Supplemental back matter and a free Teacher's Guide helps parents, librarians, educators, and healthcare providers creatively describe care-taking, while introducing a range of early science concepts. Cuddled and Carried / আদরে ও আলিঙ্গনে Coming July 2021 Size: 6 x 8 | Page count: 32 | Age range: 0-4 Paperback: $8.95 | eBook: $7.99 Paperback ISBN: 978-1-951995-01-0 | eBook ISBN: 978-1-951995-06-5 Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available. English and Bilingual (Spanish) versions also available in both paperback and hardback. Preorder and Press Release Coming Soon! what the experts say... “A simple and direct reflection of the role of a mother in raising a child. Whether human or animal, a mother always wants her child to grow up with the utmost care, attention, and safety. There will be a remnant of a mother’s affection and deep feelings for the child forever.” —Monirul Islam, Art Educator, New York City Department of Education About the Author Author Dia L. Michels is an internationally published, award-winning science and parenting writer who is committed to promoting attachment parenting. She has authored or edited over a dozen books for both children and adults. She can be reached at Dia@PlatypusMedia.com . and Illustrator Ilustrator Mike Speiser ’s artwork has been featured on the covers of Wild Animal Baby magazine and in the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. He is involved with efforts to protect the natural world for future generations. He can be reached at Mike@PlatypusMedia.com . and Translator Translator Shahnoor Islam is a Bangladeshi-American who has worked for Queens Public Library since 2005. She is the Supervising Librarian/Cataloger at Metadata Services, TSD. Shahnoor lives in Queens, NY with her husband and two children, Ariana and Arshan. This is her first book translation. She can be reached at ShahnoorSIslam@gmail.com . Shop the entire Beginnings collection! Quick View Early Childhood Bilingual Bengali Book Set Price $19.95 Quick View How Cats Say I Love You / Cómo los gatos dicen te quiero Price $14.95 NOW IN PAPERBACK Quick View How Cats Say I Love You Regular Price $14.95 Sale Price $12.95 Quick View Nurtured and Nuzzled / Criados y acariciados Stroller-bag Set Price $16.95 Quick View Babies Nurse / Asi se alimentan los bebes: Stroller-bag Edition Price $8.95 Quick View Bilingual Look What I See! Where Can I Be? With My Animal Friends Price $8.95 Quick View Cuddled and Carried / আদরে ও আলিঙ্গনে Price $8.95 Quick View Así crezco Price $12.95 Quick View Cuddled and Carried / ?umngaming galopaya ?ida gahamuyo-kida Price $8.95 Quick View Cuddled and Carried / Karese'm Epi Pote'm Price $8.95 Quick View This Is How I Grow Price $12.95 Quick View Si mi mamá fuera un ornitorrinco: Los bebés mamíferos y sus madres Price $12.95

Our mission is to get books into the hands of children all over the world, and we are proud to work with local, state, and federal programs to further this goal. We are now registered on SAM.gov as well as with the SBA. DOWNLOAD OUR CAPABILITY STATEMENT SEARCH FOR US ON SAM.gov VIEW OUR SBA PROFILE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CERTIFICATIONS Small Business Women-Owned Small Business CORE COMPETENCIES Platypus Media, LLC is comprised of two independent publishing houses: Platypus Media and Science Naturally. Platypus Media creates materials that support and promote attachment parenting, breastfeeding, and family. We share evidence-based practices and family support resources with our readers. Our imprint, Science Naturally , makes math and science accessible and engaging for children ages 0-14. Our STEM books encourage skill acquisition in reading, science, and math and are available in several languages and formats. CORPORATE IDENTIFICATION Platypus Media has been in business since February 2000, but our founder and president, Dia Michels, has been working in publishing for the last 30 years. Over the years we have accumulated a permanent staff of 4, who have helped to produce 45+ titles and print more than 500,000 books. We are honored to say that our books have won more than 60 literary, science, math, and language awards. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? Literature-based science and math Problem-based learning Spanish/bilingual education Free downloadable Teacher's Guides Medically certified authors Father, sibling, and NICU support Customization opportunities All of our STEM books meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Accepts government credit cards and purchase orders OUR EIN: 52-2232301 OUR DUNS #: 097524644 OUR CAGE CODE: 64MV8 OUR PRIMARY NAICS CODE: 511130 *Additional NAICS codes—as well as PSCs and FSCs—can be found on our CS . PAST PERFORMANCE *Please contact us for POC information Kids Read Now | 02/05/2019–03/27/2020 Provided 15,800 customized children's' books over the span of nearly fourteen months (four orders) at a cost as low as $2.89/book California Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) / SLAHP | 03/22/2018–09/17/2019 Provided 3,500 breastfeeding booklets over the span of eighteen months (two orders) at a cost as low as $2.95/booklet Colorado WIC / CDPHE | 08/29/2019 Provided 850 hardcover children's' books within one month (one order) at a cost as low as $4.95/book Healthy Start Oklahoma | 01/03/2019 Provided 1,000 customized children's' books within one month (one order) at a cost as low as $2.95/book New Mexico WIC / DOH | 12/04/2018 Provided 6,115 customized children's' books within one month (one order) at a cost as low as $2.95/book "Parents who are responsive to their children's needs often find themselves swimming upstream against the culture. Platypus Media books encourage parents as they create families that are close-knit. Through sharing stories, Platypus Media is building a caring community where children and parents alike can thrive." —Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., Author of The Hidden Feelings of My Motherhood "Platypus Media books give us a fun way to help meet curriculum objectives in reading, science, language arts, and social studies. The kids love them—and the free activity guides do a lot of the work for us!" —Catherine Pfeiffer, School Librarian, Capitol Hill Cluster Schools, Washington, D.C. "Caring parents will be delighted with the gentle way these books foster love and respect between parent and child." —Marguerite Kelly, Author of The Monster's Almanac "What's really exciting about this line of books is that children from every background can relate to them. Platypus Media books have captured the values of close-knit families from many different perspectives." —Maria Salvadore, Children's Literature Specialist, Washington, D.C. CONTACT US PRIMARY POC: Info@PlatypusMedia.com ACCOUNTING: Ali.Trujillo@PlatypusMedia.com +1 (202) 546-1674 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Coming October 2020 Paperback | eBook $12.95 | $11.99 Paperback ISBN: 978-1-938492-27-3 eBook ISBN: 978-1-938492-28-0 52 pages | Grades: 2-5 Size: 8.5 x 11" | Ages: 7-10 Pre-order the book and save! Así crezco ¡Explora lo que significa ser grande! (Explore what it means to be all grown up!) Todos los mamíferos recién nacidos—ya sea que tengan pezuñas, aletas, garras o alas—dependen de la leche de sus madres para poder crecer. Para poder sobrevivir, todos los cachorros, terneros y crías deben descubrir cómo encontrar su propia comida. Desde los murciélagos que aprenden a volar hasta los elefantes que aprenden a controlar sus trompas, las familias de animales ayudan a los pequeños a desarrollar las herramientas que necesitan para cazar o buscar comida. Abre este libro para explorar las diferentes habilidades que los mamíferos bebés deben aprender para poder sobrevivir y prosperar. ¡Este galardonado libro sobre los animales ahora está disponible en español! All newborn mammals—whether they have hooves, flippers, claws, or wings—rely on mother’s milk to help them grow. In order to survive, every cub, calf, and kit must eventually figure out how to find their own food. From bats learning how to fly to elephants gaining control of their trunks, animal families help their young develop the tools they need to hunt, forage, or scavenge. Open this book to explore the incredible variety of skills baby mammals must learn in order to survive and thrive. This award-winning book will soon be available in Spanish! PRE-ORDER NOW Este libro bellamente ilustrado permite a los niños explorar hechos interesantes sobre los comportamientos e instintos de los mamíferos. Les da a los niños una apreciación de la importancia de la crianza mientras promueve la investigación científica, los desafíos matemáticos y las prácticas de ingeniería. —Alma Miller, Consultora de Educación STEM, Premio Presidencial de Excelencia en Enseñanza de las Ciencias y Coordinadora de NSTA para el Distrito de Columbia Hay algo fascinante en los pequeños de todos nuestros parientes mamíferos. Ya sea tu que le leas esto a tu hijo o que ellos mismos lo lean, proporcionará historias bien ilustradas, científicamente precisas, pero fácilmente asimilables sobre animales familiares. —Don E. Wilson, Curador de Mamíferos Eméritos, Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, Smithsonian Institution Así crezco nos convida a entrar al mundo fascinante del proceso mediante el cual los mamíferos se desarrollan desde su nacimiento hasta la madurez. Las ilustraciones detalladas capturan y expanden el conocimiento de los niños a la información científica del texto. ¡Este libro cautivante invita a múltiples lecturas! —Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert, Doctorada, Estudios Hispánicos y Estudios Ambientales, Vassar College Por Dia Michels Dia L. Michels es una escritora galardonada de libros de ciencias y paternidad que ha escrito o editado más de una docena de libros para niños y adultos. Este es su cuarto libro que explora temas científicos por medio de historias de animales. Estudiar a los mamíferos le ha ayudado a apreciar la simplicidad e importancia de la crianza con apego y la lactancia materna. Es madre de tres hijos adultos y vive en Washington D.C., en donde comparte su hogar con tres gatos y un perro. Puede comunicarse con ella en Dia@PlatypusMedia.com . - Dia L. Michels is an award-winning science and parenting writer who has authored or edited over a dozen books for both children and adults. While her topics include science and math books for middle grade students, her passion is promoting attachment parenting and supporting breastfeeding. A popular speaker, she lectures frequently at conferences, universities, libraries, and schools around the country. The mother of three grown children, she lives in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., with four cats and a dog. She can be reached at Dia@PlatypusMedia.com . Ilustrado por Wesley Davies Wesley Davies es un artista de Nueva Inglaterra que se especializa en ilustración y arte cómico. Recibió una Licenciatura en Antropología en Kenyon College, graduándose con honores Phi Beta Kappa, y ha producido arte toda su vida. Hizo algunos dibujos decorativos para el libro Así se alimentan los bebés, publicado por Platypus Media en el año 2018, pero este libro es su debut como ilustrador de libros para niños. Vive en Rhode Island en tierra narragansett, con su colección creciente de plantas de interior. Puede comunicarse con él en WesDavies.com o por correo electrónico en Wesley@ScienceNaturally.com . - Wesley Davies is an artist from New England who specializes in illustration and comic art. He received a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from Kenyon College, earning Phi Beta Kappa honors, and has been making art all his life. He provided spot drawings for Platypus Media’s 2018 publication Babies Nurse, but this book marks his debut as a children’s book illustrator. He lives in Rhode Island on occupied Naragansett land with his growing collection of houseplants. He can be reached at WesDavies.com or by email at Wesley@ScienceNaturally.com .

Breastfeeding Resources Breastfeeding helps give your baby its best start in life: Breastmilk contains all the nutrients your baby needs for at least the first six months of his life and continues to be the most important part of his diet throughout the first year. The unique components in breastmilk contribute to optimal development for your child's brain, eyesight, speech, and jaw. Plus, breastfeeding provides ample opportunity for mother and baby to bond and form a secure attachment. However, we know that breastfeeding isn't always easy. The resources on this page will help you troubleshoot common breastfeeding problems, make well informed decisions about your infant's health, and show children and other adults that breastfeeding is normal and natural. All the resources are available here at no charge. Our Breastfeeding Educational Module identifies strategies that parents, librarians, educators, health care providers, and community members can use to educate children about this important form of sustenance. It includes a number of activities to normalize breastfeeding, help kids understand how breastfeeding works, and teach about breastfeeding in non-human mammals. Download here. Breastfeeding has long-reaching benefits for babies, mothers, families, and communities. However, most children do not have adequate exposure to this normal and natural act of parenting. Teaching children about breastfeeding familiarizes them with how important breastmilk is to infant development, promotes a better understanding of how mothers provide for their babies, and encourages healthy life choices. Download this handout for books, games, songs, and strategies to talk with children about breastfeeding. Children's books are a powerful tool for normalizing breastfeeding for children. Read this article on the ALSC blog from Platypus Media author and librarian Phoebe Fox about how libraries can support breastfeeding in their community: "Through a diverse collection, libraries can help expose children to the universal nature and beauty of the act." Click to Read Breastfeeding Help Lactation consultants are professional breastfeeding specialists trained to teach mothers how to feed their baby. They help women experiencing breastfeeding problems, such as latching difficulties, painful nursing, and low milk production. Click on the image to find one near you! When it comes to a baby’s health, parents need fast answers they can trust. A Pacify membership provides on-demand access to a nationwide network of Lactation Consultants and nurses, available for virtual consultation in English and Spanish 24/7. Pacify is available to purchase nationwide. Click to download: Breastfeeding is natural, but it does not always come naturally. La Leche League USA helps parents, families, and communities to breastfeed, chestfeed, and human milk feed their babies through parent-to-parent support. They encourage, inform, educate, support, and promote the use of human milk and the intimate relationship and development that comes from nursing a child for as long as mutually desired. Click here to find a meeting near you. This easy-to-read publication from the U.S.'s Office on Women's Health has how-to info and support to help you breastfeed. OWH is raising awareness of the importance of breastfeeding to help mothers give their babies the best start possible in life. In addition to this guide, OWH offers online content at www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding and www.womenshealth.gov/itsonlynatural . OWH also runs the National Breastfeeding Helpline at 800-994-9662.

A year after the publication of the original bilingual book, Platypus Media released a stroller-bag sized edition for all of you families on the go! Babies—whether in snowy dens, warm lagoons, cozy nests, or living rooms—are carried and cuddled, nurtured and nuzzled. Stunning images and gentle verse will capture the curiosity of even the youngest readers as they see how animal mothers tend to their cubs, pups, calves, and chicks. Beautiful images introduce the reader to attachment in the natural world. Watching mothers lend a paw, wing, flipper, or hand to care for their young fosters empathy, kindness, and compassion. Supplemental back matter and a free Teacher's Guide helps parents, librarians, educators, and healthcare providers creatively describe caretaking, while introducing a range of early science concepts. Cuddled and Carried / Consentido y cargado Shop Now Size: 6 x 8 | Page count: 32 | Age range: 0-4 Paperback: $8.95 | eBook: $7.99 Paperback ISBN: 978-1-93-077565-7 | eBook ISBN: 978-1-93-077566-4 View the Press Release . Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available. Also available in a larger format in both paperback and hardback. "makes cuddling during story time that much sweeter" what the experts say... “Cuddled and Carried is one of those books children will ask to be read over and over. The illustrations make you want to cuddle and carry the book itself. The amazing lifelike illustrations show nurturing relationships of a variety of animals and their babies [who] share the meaning of love. Simple sentences promote a child self-reading from the artwork, even if they don’t know the words. Cuddled and Carried is a fun and educational resource. Highly recommended!” —Reader's Favorite ☆☆☆☆☆ review “What a gentle book! It nurtures a child’s empathy for others and opens their eyes to the world of nature. Very sweet and educational.” —Dr. Harvey Karp, FAAP, author, The Happiest Baby on the Block “A beautifully and realistically illustrated book that briefly introduces how animals care for their young. Young children will enjoy seeing care-taking by familiar animals and learning about new ones. A good choice for first graders to meet NGSS performance expectation 1-LS1-2 to read to ‘determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.’ The book places humans squarely in the Animalia kingdom, rather than setting us apart from all others, inviting comparisons between species.” —Peggy Ashbrook, early childhood science educator and author of Science Learning in the Early Years “Captivating images, beautiful but simple poetry and a great information resource for teachers make Cuddled and Carried a must-have in any home and school classroom library. My 5 and 6 year olds were captivated by the message and beautiful images. I strongly recommend this book!” —José Avilés, Head of School, Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School, Wilmington, Delaware. Read all the Reveiws About the Author Dia L. Michels is an internationally published, award-winning science and parenting writer who has authored or edited over a dozen books for both children and adults. While her topics include science and math books for middle grade students, her passion is promoting attachment parenting and supporting breastfeeding. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Dutch, and Hebrew. A popular speaker, she lectures frequently at conferences, universities, libraries, and schools around the country. The mother of three grown children, she lives in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., with four cats and a dog. She can be reached at Dia@PlatypusMedia.com . and Illustrator Mike Speiser ’s artwork has been featured on the covers of Wild Animal Baby magazine and on fundraising products for science organizations. His paintings have been displayed at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. He is involved with efforts to protect the natural world for future generations. He lives next to the Black Hills of South Dakota. He can be reached at Mike@PlatypusMedia.com .

Look What I See! Where Can I Be? With My Animal Friends ¡Mira lo que veo! ¿Dónde crees que estoy? Coming November 2021 Paperback ISBN: 978-1-951995-03-4 32 pages • Size: 8 x 8"• $8.95 Grades: 0–2 • Ages: 2–7 eBook ($7.99) ISBN: 978-1-951995-05-8 Also available in English: Hardback ($9.95) ISBN: 978-1-930775-07-7 eBook ($8.99) ISBN: 978-1-930775-29-9 Read More: Press Release Coming Soon! Project backed by a generous grant from The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation’s Red Backpack Fund. Con mis amigos los animales This beloved title from the Look What I See, Where Can I Be? series is now bilingual, in English and Spanish! A charming baby dozes during each of her family’s outings. Awakened by the sounds and smells of the places where different animals reside, she opens her eyes and sees a lively detail—an eye, an ear, a hoof, a head. Help Baby solve the mysteries of this guessing-game book. Where would she see a dolphin’s face? Where would she see the furry ears of a German shepherd pup? Turn the page, and colorful photographs reveal the entire scene. Celebrate the fun of exploring new places, the excitement of seeing real animals, and the joy of bringing home a new pet. Shop the English Hardcover! Preorder is Coming Soon! Available to literacy and non-profit organizations, in quantities of 500+, for just $1.96 each! Contact Marlee@PlatypusMedia.com for more information. Help Young Readers... Learn about community helpers Explore their surroundings Appreciate animal life Be curious! “This book is ideal for starting discussions with young children, talking about days of the week, and cultivating observation and reasoning skills. And, best yet, children from every background can relate to it!” “Este libro es ideal para iniciar conversaciones con niños pequeños, hablar de los días de la semana y cultivar la capacidad de observación y razonamiento. Y, lo que es mejor, ¡niños de todos los orígenes pueden identificarse con él!” — Maria Salvadore, author, Books Your Kids Will Talk About About the Author Dia L. Michels is an internationally published, award-winning science and parenting writer who is committed to promoting attachment parenting. She has authored or edited over a dozen books for both children and adults, and her books have been translated into a variety of languages. The mother of three grown children, she lives in Washington D.C. with five cats and a dog. & the Photographer Michael J. N. Bowles is a critically acclaimed, award-winning photographer with a special interest in portraiture. His photographs have been exhibited and published around the world. He grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe, and moved to the U.S. with his family in 1980. He is an enthusiastic traveler, but has a home in Virginia with his wife and two children. Shop the full Look What I See! Collection: Quick View Look What I See! / ¡Mira lo que veo! Book Set Price $16.95 Quick View Bilingual Look What I See! Where Can I Be? In the Neighborhood Price $8.95 Quick View Bilingual Look What I See! Where Can I Be? With My Animal Friends Price $8.95 Quick View Look What I See! Where Can I Be? At the Synagogue Price $9.95 Quick View Look What I See! Where Can I Be? In the Neighborhood Price $9.95 Quick View Look What I See! Where Can I Be? At Home Price $9.95 Quick View Look What I See! Where Can I Be? In China Price $9.95 Quick View Look What I See! Series Set Price $34.95 Quick View Look What I See! Where Can I Be? With My Animal Friends Price $9.95

As much time as we spend working on exciting new books for you to enjoy, the real fun is getting out and meeting you! We travel far and wide to introduce our books to families, educators, and book lovers. Here are some places you can find us soon: Here's where we've been recently: We had a wonderful time at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference in DC this year! Did you catch our friend Snugglepus roaming the convention hall? If you got a picture, be sure to tag us on facebook or twitter. Company president and founder Dia Michels recorded a podcast while at ALA. Keep an eye out for the link! June 14-15, 2019 USBC National Breastfeeding Conference Bethesda, MD USBC's National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening brings together breastfeeding-focused representatives from across the country: coalition leaders from every U.S. state and territory; representatives from relevant government departments; national non-profits, non-governmental organizations including consumer (parents) groups; and health professional associations. We had an amazing time at the conference. Here's company president and founder Dia Michels with the DC BFC. May 5, 2019 Literary Hill BookFest Washington, DC Eastern Market The Literary Hill BookFest began as a way of turning the Literary Hill column that Karen Lyon writes for the Hill Rag into a live event. Karen’s column showcases local writers and, after more than a decade of monthly columns, it was clear that Capitol Hill seems to have an almost limitless supply. What if we could bring together some of these authors who live on or write about Capitol Hill to meet their readers, as well as each other? Thus was born the 2011 Literary Hill BookFest. Everybody liked it so much that they encouraged us to do it again, and now we’re gearing up for another year. Also represented at the BookFest are the Hill’s booksellers, libraries, publishers, and other organizations with a focus on books. Our ultimate goal is to make Capitol Hill a respected center for literacy and the humanities in the metropolitan D.C. area. And we’re well on our way. Our first BookFest attracted more than a thousand visitors; last year, an estimated 1,500 people came to Eastern Market to meet our local writers and learn more about literary services in our area. Please join us this year and make it our best BookFest ever! December 4-5, 2018 Breastfeed LA USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale, CA On December 4th, Platypus Media President and Founder Dia Michels was the featured speaker for BreastfeedLA. She spoke on the topic An Early Start for Learning: How Breastfeeding, Talking, and Touch in Infancy Support School Success. Participants explored nursing dolls including this one as one way to help children understand that breastfeeding is normal. This is a "Pregnante, birthing and breastfeeding doll, baby with placenta " from Bidzdesign on Etsy. A complete list of resources is available here . We also explored the variety of breastfeeding children's books on the market. Here, a participant is pictured holding What Does Baby Want? by Tupera Tupera, an engaging circular board book. Find more breastfeeding books here . There were so many wonderful participants in attendance, but we were particularly excited to see these babies in the audience! L to R: Christina Mitchell, Platypus Media President and Founder Dia Michels, and panelists Jennifer Davidson, Sarah Getachew, and Sachiko Cohen. October 25, 2018 Infant Health Policy Summit Washington, DC Join fellow patient advocates, clinicians, preemie & infant groups, and policymakers for the 4th annual summit to tackle access and safety challenges facing infants and their families. Featuring Stephen Bowen, f ormer NFL player & preemie parent advocate, and Dr. Tiffany Bowen, p reemie Parent Advocate & Executive Director of Skyler’s Gift Foundation September 12, 2018 Maternal & Infant Health Summit Washington, DC August 30, 2018 Black Breastfeeding Week celebration Washington, DC Thank you to National and DC WIC for putting together this incredible Black Breastfeeding Week panel! It was wonderful to hear breastfeeding mamas, experts, and panelists Dr. Lanre Falusi, Israel Jean-Holland, Christi Dorsey, Nikia Fuller-Sankofa, and Kayla Alexandria speak on the importance of breastfeeding, the reasons for the racial breastfeeding gap, and the necessity of community support to breastfeeding initiation and sustenance. We loved seeing the joy and resilience of the breastfeeding mamas in attendance and the other awesome exhibitors! August 29, 2018 Regional Mother-Baby Summit Washington, DC < We enjoyed the panel Mothers Testing Positive for Marijuana with experts (L to R) Jada Wright Nichols, MS, OTR/L, IBCLC; Frank Nice, RPh, DPA, CPHP; and Sarah-Reece-Stremtan, MD, Children's National Health System So much fascinating new research!! > Dr. Reece-Stremtan was excited to see Cuddled and Carried . She says, "My 2 young boys and I love this charming book! I really appreciate how it normalizes the nurturing relationship between parents and their children. It makes cuddling during storytime that much sweeter." A huge huge THANK YOU to the amazing ladies of the DC Breastfeeding Coalition who hosted the summit! We hope to attend again next year. May 6, 2018 Literary Hill BookFest [website] Washington, DC Tallulah is just one of the Capitol Hill residents who got to take home a copy of Platypus Media's new bilingual early childhood breastfeeding and STEM education picture books from the BookFest. Mom (Kate) says she's still loving Cuddled and Carried / Consentido y cargado ! April 22-25, 2018 National WIC Chicago, IL Ink Factory Studio was at the conference creating these beautiful notes for each presentation. Monday's poster includes the art for Platypus Media founder and president Dia Michels' session: 1000 Days In Gap City, Exploring the Relationship Between the Breastfeeding Gap and the Word Gap. One of the best things we discovered at the conference? Bernie's Book Bank ! Did you know that they're the largest provider of quality children’s books to at-risk children in the Chicagoland area? Dia had a great time with Helen Armstrong, of Fair Haven Health , which runs MyMilkies.com and the Belly to Breast Facebook page . Keep an eye on both places to see an interview they recorded together at the conference! April 10-12 2018 First 5 Child Health, Education, and Care Summit Los Angeles North / Glendale, CA October 23, 2019 Better Beginnings workshop Santa Rosa, CA June 21-24, 2019 American Library Association Annual Conference Washington, DC Convention Center May 3, 2020 Literary Hill Bookfest Washington, DC

Interested in Gaining Publishing Experience? We are always seeking interns to help us out in the office and provide opportunities for young people to expand their knowledge of the publishing industry. Our interns assist in all aspects of a small publishing house including manuscript evaluation, editorial, marketing, sales, inventory management, and administration. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Reading and critiquing manuscript and art submissions Editing manuscripts in production and creating marketing materials Supporting the launch of new titles Assisting with arranging author appearances and events Supporting trade show endeavors Maintaining various media resources, customer records, and other lists Researching new media and sales outlets Customer follow up and sales Packing orders Helping support the work of the office We mentor 2-4 interns in all aspects of the publishing business each semester and during the summer. Interns are expected to work 12-20 hrs/wk during the semester and 20-30 hrs/wk during the summer. Our internships are unpaid, but we do reimburse local travel expenses up to $7.00/day. We are located in Washington, DC, near the U.S. Capitol (at the Union Station Metro stop). For summer internships, please apply by April 1. For fall internships, please apply by August 1. For spring internships, please apply by November 1. To apply, send a resume, writing sample, 2 references and availability to: Ali Trujillo Ali.Trujillo@PlatypusMedia.com 202-546-1674

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