Tenisha Bernal
Children's Book Author / Illustrator
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fun facts
about Tenisha
When you were a kid was your
dream job to be an author?
Nope. I have always
wanted to be an artist.
What is your favorite sport?
I love to watch baseball, especially my favorite team
the Oakland Athletics (Go A's).
I only participated in
one sport growing up,
Kenpo Karate. I blink WAY to much to play in any sport where a ball can come flying
at me from anywhere!
What is your favorite food?
Hands down ice cream!
Just don’t listen to my friend Teri, as she
doesn’t consider ice cream to be “food”, ha!
What is your favorite animal?
I am a huge dog lover. I even have a dog shaped piggy bank, as I’m saving up to adopt one from an animal shelter (hopefully soon).
What is your favorite car?
I don’t have a favorite car.
But taco trucks are awesome!
books
Little Chef's First 100 Words
Here’s a baby’s First Words book with a culinary twist! This oversized board book introduces little ones to 100 different kitchen utensils!
Little Chef’s First 100 Words introduces babies and toddlers to items that can be found in the heart of the home: the kitchen.
This book presents everything from cooking utensils and common appliances to international cookware and baking supplies. Detailed illustrations and brightly colored backgrounds are sure to engage even the youngest of cooking enthusiasts. This is the perfect gift for budding chefs and an essential addition to any little chef’s—or little baker’s—library!
Little Gardener's First 100 Words
The perfect primer for budding gardeners, this board book introduces little ones to 100 different items found in the garden!
From bugs to tools, each page in this unique first words book is filled with things found in the garden—above and below the ground!
Little ones can learn about the parts of a plant, the different herbs, fruits, and vegetables that can grow in a garden, and the names of tools that make gardening easier. There is even a page dedicated to urban gardening for those who don't have yards!
Detailed illustrations and brightly colored backgrounds are sure to engage even the youngest of nature enthusiasts. This perfect gift for budding gardeners will show them the tools they need to create and care for their very own garden.
illustrations
press
Made Local Magazine
Interview
CanvasRebel Magazine Interview
Interview by Savannah Ashley
coloring pages
events
Interested in hosting a meet the author event with Tenisha?
If so, click the link below for more info!
5/7
This Outdoor Fair is a high-traffic, robust showcase of upwards to 150 exhibitors and activations celebrating books and literature. Also featuring five outdoor stages, meet and greets with popular authors, an interactive family fun zone, eclectic food court and much more.
Come on down to the Author / Illustrator Pavilion where Tenisha will be selling & signing copies of LITTLE CHEF'S FIRST 100 WORDS.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park
2151 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Bay Area Book Festival
Berkeley, CA from 11AM-5PM | FREE
6/1
Every Thursday night a new author will join Danielle and pitch their book/books to you in 10 minutes and 10 minutes ONLY!
Listen in and decide if you would BUY THAT BOOK!!
Click below for more info:
Follow along on Instagram @daniellemariettabooks
Buy that Book! w/ Danielle Marietta
Instagram Live
7/7
Tenisha introduces her little audience to their first 100 words that can be found in the kitchen. From a stove to an empanada press! Tenisha starts with a read aloud of her book, which also includes a show and tell of actual kitchen items. Tenisha ends with a fun activity for little audience members to do; a DIY chef hat to color, cut out, and assemble. Kids will also be given a coloring page, which includes an illustration from the book. Afterwards, Tenisha will be signing copies of Little Chef's First 100 Words.
Barnes and Noble | Bend
2690 NE Hwy 20
Bend, OR 97701
541-318-7242
Barnes & Noble
Storytime and Book Signing
Bend, OR at 11AM
7/8
Tenisha introduces her little audience to their first 100 words that can be found in the kitchen. From a stove to an empanada press! Tenisha starts with a read aloud of her book, which also includes a show and tell of actual kitchen items. Tenisha ends with a fun activity for little audience members to do; a DIY chef hat to color, cut out, and assemble. Kids will also be given a coloring page, which includes an illustration from the book.
Barnes and Noble Northgate
401 NE Northgate Way, Suite 1100
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 417-2967
Barnes & Noble | Storytime
Seattle, WA at 3PM
7/9
Tenisha introduces her little audience to their first 100 words that can be found in the kitchen. From a stove to an empanada press! Tenisha starts with a read aloud of her book, which also includes a show and tell of actual kitchen items. Tenisha ends with a fun activity for little audience members to do; a DIY chef hat to color, cut out, and assemble. Kids will also be given a coloring page, which includes an illustration from the book. Afterwards, Tenisha will be signing copies of Little Chef's First 100 Words.
Barnes & Noble | Olympia
1530 Black Lake Blvd SW
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 534-0388
Barnes & Noble
Storytime & Book Signing
Olympia, WA from 2-4PM
7/10
Tenisha introduces her little audience to their first 100 words that can be found in the kitchen. From a stove to an empanada press! Tenisha starts with a read aloud of her book, which also includes a show and tell of actual kitchen items. Tenisha ends with a fun activity for little audience members to do; a DIY chef hat to color, cut out, and assemble. Kids will also be given a coloring page, which includes an illustration from the book. Afterwards, Tenisha will be signing copies of Little Chef's First 100 Words.
Ada's Technical Books and Cafe
425 15th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
Ada's Technical Books and Cafe
Storytime & Book Signing
Seattle, WA from 10:30AM - 12PM
7/12
Tenisha introduces her little audience to their first 100 words that can be found in the kitchen. From a stove to an empanada press! Tenisha starts with a read aloud of her book, which also includes a show and tell of actual kitchen items. Tenisha ends with a fun activity for little audience members to do; a DIY chef hat to color, cut out, and assemble. Kids will also be given a coloring page, which includes an illustration from the book. Afterwards, Tenisha will be signing copies of Little Chef's First 100 Words.
Barnes & Noble | Spokane Valley
15310 E Indiana Ave.
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 922-4104
Barnes & Noble
Storytime & Book Signing
Spokane Valley, WA from 11AM-1PM
10/1
Held on the campus of Orange Coast College and set under the bright blue skies of Orange County is the best children’s book festival in the country!
Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, FREE admission and parking, and so much more. Tenisha will be there selling and signing copies of Little Chef's First 100 Words.
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Orange County Children's Book Festival - Book Signing
Costa Mesa, CA from 9:30AM - 4PM