Here is the amazing cover of Clack, Clack! Smack! A Cherokee Stickball Story by Traci Sorell and illustrated by Joseph Erb! The book will release from Charlesbridge on August 6, 2024. Award-winning author Traci Sorell and debut picture-book illustrator Joseph Erb come together to create … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for “Clack, Clack! Smack!: A Cherokee Stickball Story” by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Joseph Erb
Cover Reveal for RED BIRD DANCED by Dawn Quigley
Today we’re thrilled to reveal the cover for Red Bird Danced by Dawn Quigley! The cover art was illustrated by Carla Joseph, and the book will be released on June 4, 2024 by Heartdrum. Preorder it here. Ariel and Tomah have lived in the city's intertribal housing complex … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for RED BIRD DANCED by Dawn Quigley
WNDB Supports a House Resolution Denouncing Censorship and Book Bans
On September 27, 2023, WNDB CEO Ellen Oh joined Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) at a press conference in Washington, DC, in support of a resolution denouncing censorship and the pervasive spread of book bans in the US. Read Ellen's full statement below and watch a clip of the conference here, via … [Read more...] about WNDB Supports a House Resolution Denouncing Censorship and Book Bans
Cover Reveal for I Am Osage: How Clarence Tinker Became the First Native American Major General by Kim Rogers and illustrated by Bobby Von Martin
Today we’re thrilled to reveal the cover for I Am Osage: How Clarence Tinker Became the First Native American Major General by Kim Rogers and illustrated by Bobby Von Martin! The jacket art is also by Bobby Von Martin, and the jacket design is by Tom Starace. The book will be released on February 6, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for I Am Osage: How Clarence Tinker Became the First Native American Major General by Kim Rogers and illustrated by Bobby Von Martin
Spilling the Tea with Author Joanna Ho
This month we’re excited to chat with New York Times bestseller Joanna Ho, who has two new books out: On the Tip of a Wave and We Who Produce Pearls! We asked Joanna about her new titles, how to fight book bans, and more. How did you convey Ai Weiwei's powerful and often political work to a younger … [Read more...] about Spilling the Tea with Author Joanna Ho
Cover Reveal for Our Nipa Hut: A Story of the Philippines by Rachell Abalos and Gabriela Larios
Today we’re thrilled to reveal the cover for Our Nipa Hut: A Story of the Philippines by Rachell Abalos and Gabriela Larios! The graphic design was handled by Sarah Soldano with assistance by Izzy Walter; and the cover was edited and art directed by Kate DePalma, Emma Parkin and Bree Reyes. The book … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Our Nipa Hut: A Story of the Philippines by Rachell Abalos and Gabriela Larios
Letter to Brandywine Community Schools from WNDB and over 75 Authors Call Upon the Release of 193 Titles Being Investigated by their School Board
Last month, We Need Diverse Books announced the five inaugural recipients of our Books Save Lives Grant, which enriches school libraries in battleground areas by providing diverse books to their students. One of the grantees was Brandywine Middle/High School in Niles, Michigan; and we recently … [Read more...] about Letter to Brandywine Community Schools from WNDB and over 75 Authors Call Upon the Release of 193 Titles Being Investigated by their School Board
Joint Letter to the Superintendent and School Board in Pinellas County, Florida
The Pinellas County school district in Florida has recently flagged 87 books for further review before they can be made available for student use. Many of these titles have received the Sunshine State Young Readers Award or the Florida Teens Read Award, both given by the Florida Association for … [Read more...] about Joint Letter to the Superintendent and School Board in Pinellas County, Florida
Announcing the 2022 Walter Award Winners and Honorees!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2022 Press Contact: Alaina Lavoie alainalavoie@diversebooks.org https://diversebooks.org/our-programs/walter-award/ We Need Diverse Books Announces The 2022 Walter Dean Myers Awards and Honor Books for Outstanding Children’s … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2022 Walter Award Winners and Honorees!
