Today we're pleased to reveal the cover for contemporary YA novel When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna Qureshi! The cover was illustrated by Kate Forrester and the book was designed by Sheila Smallwood. The book will be released on September 19, 2023 by Lee & Low. Preorder it here and here. Keep … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna Qureshi
Countdown to the Walter Awards: The Younger Readers Category Winners & Honorees
As we prepare to celebrate the Walter Award winners and honorees, we wanted to hear from the authors themselves on their awe-inspiring books. You can livestream the eighth annual Walter Awards Ceremony and Symposium this Friday, March 17, at 10:30 am ET. Jacqueline Woodson, National Book … [Read more...] about Countdown to the Walter Awards: The Younger Readers Category Winners & Honorees
Countdown to the Walter Awards: The Teen Category Winners & Honorees
As we prepare to celebrate the Walter Award winners and honorees, we wanted to hear from the authors themselves on their awe-inspiring books. You can livestream the eighth annual Walter Awards Ceremony and Symposium this Friday, March 17, at 10:30 am ET. Jacqueline Woodson, National Book … [Read more...] about Countdown to the Walter Awards: The Teen Category Winners & Honorees
Cover Reveal for Two New Years by Richard Ho, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Two New Years by Richard Ho, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield! The book was designed by Jay Marvel, edited by Naomi Kirsten, and originally acquired by Feather Flores. The title will be released on August 8, 2023 by Chronicle Books. Preorder it here, here, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Two New Years by Richard Ho, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
Ask WNDB: Going on Submission with Editor Sabrina Pyun
With our Ask WNDB column, we get industry insiders to answer your burning questions. This month we discuss the ins and outs of book publicity with Sabrina Pyun, assistant editor at Scribner. What do you wish authors on submission knew about the process, from your perspective? I’m sure most … [Read more...] about Ask WNDB: Going on Submission with Editor Sabrina Pyun
Cover Reveal for The Bronx is My Home by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, illustrated by Kim Holt
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for The Bronx is My Home by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, illustrated by Kim Holt! The cover was illustrated by Kim Holt and designed by Angelie Yap under the art direction of Saho Fuji. The book was edited by Jessica Anderson and will be released on October 24, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Bronx is My Home by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, illustrated by Kim Holt
Cover Reveal for Kin by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Kin by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford! The cover was designed by Greg Stadnyk. The book will be released on September 19, 2023 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. Preorder it here. Keep scrolling for an exclusive … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Kin by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford
We Need Diverse Books Announces the Opening of Applications for the 2023 WNDB Internship Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We Need Diverse Books Announces the Opening of Applications for the 2023 WNDB Internship Grants March 1, 2023 Bethesda, MD — We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) has announced the opening of the application process for the 2023 WNDB Internship Grants. Since 2015, the Internship … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Announces the Opening of Applications for the 2023 WNDB Internship Grants
Penguin Random House & We Need Diverse Books Announce the Winners of the 2022 Black Creatives Fund Revisions Workshop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Penguin Random House & We Need Diverse Books Announce the Winners of the 2022 Black Creatives Fund Revisions Workshop February 23, 2023 BETHESDA, MD — We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) and Penguin Random House are excited to announce the two winners of the second annual … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House & We Need Diverse Books Announce the Winners of the 2022 Black Creatives Fund Revisions Workshop
