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Spilling the Tea: Grace Lin on Turning a Tasty Concept into a Delicious Picture Book

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This month we’re chatting with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator and Newbery and Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin. Grace shares how her new book, Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods, came to be, from the concept to the illustrations to the food … [Read more...] about Spilling the Tea: Grace Lin on Turning a Tasty Concept into a Delicious Picture Book

Cover Reveal

Cover Reveal for If Lin Can by Richard Ho, illustrated by Huỳnh Kim Liên and Phùng Nguyên Quang

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We're delighted to reveal the cover for If Lin Can by Richard Ho, illustrated by Huỳnh Kim Liên and Phùng Nguyên Quang! The book was designed by Associate Designer Jon Simeon, edited by Executive Editor Alyssa Mito Pusey, and will be released on April 16, 2024 by Charlesbridge. Preorder it here, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for If Lin Can by Richard Ho, illustrated by Huỳnh Kim Liên and Phùng Nguyên Quang

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Cover Reveal for La Mala Suerte Is Following Me/La mala suerte me sigue by Ana Siqueira, illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera

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Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for La Mala Suerte Is Following Me/La mala suerte me sigue by Ana Siqueira, illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera! The book was designed by Jon Simeon and edited by Karen Boss. Both English and Spanish editions will be released simultaneously on March 12, 2024 … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for La Mala Suerte Is Following Me/La mala suerte me sigue by Ana Siqueira, illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera

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Hope for the Future is at the Heart of The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu

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By Nithya Ramcharan From extraplanetary cities to dreamy shoujo-anime-inspired love interests, Wendy Xu’s new graphic novel The Infinity Particle (out August 29, 2023) has it all. Having previously authored the award-winning fantasy graphic novels Tidesong and Mooncakes, Xu made the switch to … [Read more...] about Hope for the Future is at the Heart of The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu

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Cover Reveal for Lost Words by Leila Boukarim, illustrated by Sona Avedikian

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Today we're honored to reveal the cover for Lost Words: An Armenian Story of Survival and Hope by Leila Boukarim, illustrated by Sona Avedikian! The book was edited by Elizabeth Lazowski, designed by Sandy Frank, and will be released on March 26, 2024 by Chronicle Books. Preorder it here, here, or … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Lost Words by Leila Boukarim, illustrated by Sona Avedikian

Cover Reveal

Cover Reveal for Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Molly Murakami

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Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem, the first installment in the Blue Stars series by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Molly Murakami! The book was designed by Lisa Rudden, edited by Andrea Tompa, and will be released on March … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Molly Murakami

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Cover Reveal for Love Grows Here by Chloe Ito Ward, illustrated by Violet Kim

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Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Love Grows Here by Chloe Ito Ward, illustrated by Violet Kim! The book was edited by Sue Tarsky, with additional credit to the Albert Whitman Editorial & Creative team. It will be released in Spring 2024 by Albert Whitman and Company. Preorder it … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Love Grows Here by Chloe Ito Ward, illustrated by Violet Kim

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Cover Reveal for Best Believe by NoNieqa Ramos, illustrated by Nicole Medina

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Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good by NoNieqa Ramos, illustrated by Nicole Medina! The book was designed by Kimberly Morales under the creative direction of Danielle Carnito. The title's associate publisher was Carol Hinz, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Best Believe by NoNieqa Ramos, illustrated by Nicole Medina