Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover and jacket for The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story by Dezh Azaad, illustrated by Nan Cao! The book will be released by Abrams Books for Young Readers on April 4, 2023. Preorder it here. This poignant story, about an Afghan refugee child and the family … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Carpet by Dezh Azaad, illustrated by Nan Cao
My River, My Syria: The Lost Children of Syria
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is Zoulfa Katouh's debut novel, available now wherever books are sold. A love letter to Syria and its people, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is a speculative novel set amid the Syrian Revolution, burning with the fires of hope, love, and possibility. By … [Read more...] about My River, My Syria: The Lost Children of Syria
Q&A With Sara Saedi, I Miss You, I Hate This
By Olivia Mules Today we're pleased to welcome Sara Saedi to the WNDB blog to discuss YA novel I Miss You, I Hate This, out October 11, 2022! The lives of high school seniors Parisa Naficy and Gabriela Gonzales couldn't be more different. Parisa, an earnest and privileged Iranian American, … [Read more...] about Q&A With Sara Saedi, I Miss You, I Hate This
Love & Community: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
By Miriam Moore-Keish Book challenges and bans in 2022 are on the rise, with books for young people, especially those featuring LGBTQIA+ issues or identities, coming under the most fire. As we close Banned Books Week, we wanted to share thoughts and insights from queer creators directly … [Read more...] about Love & Community: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
Q&A With Natalie Lund, The Wolves Are Watching
By Sarah Murphy Traylor Today we're pleased to welcome Natalie Lund to the WNDB blog to discuss her new YA novel The Wolves Are Watching, out October 4, 2022! The night little Madison disappears from her crib, Luce sees a pair of eyes–two points of gold deep in the forest behind her … [Read more...] about Q&A With Natalie Lund, The Wolves Are Watching
(Not) Proud to be Banned: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
By Miriam Moore-Keish As book challenges and bans in 2022 are on track to exceed the already historically high number from 2021, distinct trends have emerged. Books for young people are being targeted most fiercely. Narratives with characters of color and/or LGBTQIA+ issues or identities are the … [Read more...] about (Not) Proud to be Banned: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
Elisa A. Bonnin’s 8 Reads to Check Out After Stolen City
By Elisa A. Bonnin My sophomore novel Stolen City, releases on September 20, 2022. It’s a heist novel about twin thieves who steal magic artifacts from their city’s colonizers, and who end up stealing the whole city back in the process. The book has four POV characters, all of whom have different … [Read more...] about Elisa A. Bonnin’s 8 Reads to Check Out After Stolen City
Cover Reveal for My Name by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for My Name by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat! The cover art is also by Sandhya Prabhat, and the book was designed under the art direction of Aram Kim. The book is scheduled to be released on August 1, 2023 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for My Name by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat
40 Diverse Young Adult Books Coming Fall 2022
Whether you're holding on to the last dregs of warm weather or already breaking out your cozy sweaters, one thing is certain: there's something in this fall's diverse young adult releases for every kind of reader. These books run the gamut from spooky and haunting to sweet and funny—and the most … [Read more...] about 40 Diverse Young Adult Books Coming Fall 2022
