“I had a great signing yesterday at #bnabqwest! I signed a lot of copies of Once a Wasteland and My Little Golden Book About Route 66, and met so many wonderful families.”
Albuquerque Loves Diane’s Books
Category: Books
Students Read We Planted a Tree
Students from Weston Elementary School helped out re-greening local parks in Greenfield, Indiana.
Each year, second grade “students read books about trees, including “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein; “We Planted a Tree” by Diane Muldrow…
Read the fun article HERE.
Writers’ Rumpus Interview
René Bartos interviews Diane about her new book Once a Wasteland for the prestigious Kidlit site, Writers’ Rumpus.
“I’m so excited for the opportunity to chat with author Diane Muldrow today. Welcome to Writers’ Rumpus, Diane! You’re an award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author. You also worked for over thirty years as an editor in the children’s book industry, notably as the longtime Editorial Director of the famous Little Golden Books. Your latest book Once a Wasteland: From Toxic Dump to National Park, illustrated by Amy Jindra Hodgson and published by Sleeping Bear Press, is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection. Congrats and Happy Book Birthday!“
Read the interview HERE.
Ramblin’ Rosie and Diane in the Papers
The Sana Fe New Mexican has an excellent article on their website about the many wonderful sites Diane visited in preparation for her new book, My Little Golden Book About Route 66. These include Santa Fe’s Old Town, and the Acoma Pueblo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in North America.
KOAT TV Features Route 66 Book
Route 66 on ABC
Diane is featured on this fun and informative piece on My Little Golden Book About Route 66, broadcast April 3 from ABC’s Albuquerque affiliate, KOAT Channel 7.
Spring Book Signings
Diane will be making public appearances in New Mexico in April and May, to sign copies of her two brand new books, Once a Wasteland, and My Little Golden Book about Route 66!
Albuquerque – Saturday, April 25, at 12 pm, at the Barnes & Noble, Cottonwood Corners Shopping Center. 3701-A Ellison Drive NW. Albuquerque, NM 87114
Santa Fe -Saturday, May 30, 2 pm, at the Barnes & Noble, Santa Fe Place Mall, 4250 Cerrillos Road Suite 1214. Santa Fe, NM 87507.
Once A Wasteland Wins a Gold!
Diane’s newest book, Once A Wasteland, singled out as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection
This is a story of a happy ending. But it didn’t start that way. The place? The Krejci salvage yard, in the Cuyahoga River valley between the Ohio cities of Cleveland and Akron. The problem? Pollution—and lots of it!Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selectionAfter decades of companies dumping industrial waste products in the salvage yard, the area had become so contaminated that nothing could live there. Wildlife died and people got sick. The Cuyahoga River was so polluted with toxic waste that it even caught fire! What could be done? The United States government stepped in, enforcing a full-scale cleanup of the dump that included the removal of nearly 400,000 tons of tainted soil. And then it was time to give the land a fresh start. New soil was brought in, and seeds were planted.
After 25 years, the land was healed. Now the area where once nothing could live is part of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Not only does the park provide a vibrant home to thriving diverse wildlife, it also serves as an example of how once-devastated environments can change, heal, and become places of beauty for all.
Kindergarten – Grade 3
Hardcover $18.99 Available Soon | 40 Pages
Preorder from: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Cherry Lake Publishing Group
Get your kicks on Route 66!!
My Little Golden Book About Route 66
By Diane Muldrow
Illustrated by Alexandra Bye
Hit the road and explore the legendary Route 66 in this fun and fact-filled Little Golden Book!
Age Range: 2 – 5 years
Join Ramblin’ Rosie, a spunky red convertible, as she cruises down America’s most famous highway—Route 66! From Chicago to Santa Monica, Rosie takes young readers on a journey filled with roadside attractions and fascinating history. With vibrant illustrations and fun facts on every page, this Little Golden Book is perfect for little adventurers, car lovers, and anyone who dreams of the open road!
Diane’s Little Golden Book About Route 66 has been honored with a certificate by the U.S. Route 66 Centennial Commission, established by Congress to plan and recommend activities for the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.
- Hardcover $5.99 Available on Apr 07, 2026 | 24 Pages
- Preorder from:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Books A Million
Bookshop.org
Hudson Booksellers
Powell’s
Target
Walmart
We Planted a Tree at 15
We Planted a Tree, illustrated by Bob Staake, which is now 15 years old, continues to have adventures and reach kids all over the country and world. Here’s the latest one—a Cleveland school bus driver used a grant from The Lion’s Club to gift copies of it to the students on his route!
How was your weekend?
Albuquerque, New Mexico
