By Pamela Delupio Each year in October, we celebrate Filipinx American History Month to commemorate the arrival of the first Filipinx people in America in what is known today as Morro Bay, CA in October of 1587. We not only share our history, but our culture, loves, and beliefs in honor of our … [Read more...] about Filipinx Stories: A Celebration
Cover Reveal for Young, Gifted, and Black, Too by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for Young, Gifted, and Black, Too by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins! The book will be released in April 2023 by Quarto Kids. Preorder it here. Five years on from 2018's bestselling Young, Gifted, and Black, meet 52 more icons of color in Young, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Young, Gifted, and Black, Too by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins
Cover Reveal for The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett! The cover was illustrated by Laylie Frazier and designed by Celeste Knudsen. The book will be released on June 27, 2023 by Clarion Books/HarperCollins. Preorder it here. Eleven-year-old Kemi Carter loves … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett
Cover Reveal & Exclusive Q&A for Speculation by Nisi Shawl
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for middle grade fantasy debut Speculation by Nisi Shawl! The cover was illustrated by Hillary Wilson. The book was designed by Neil Swaab and will be released on February 14, 2023 by Tu Books at Lee & Low. Preorder it here, here, here, or here. Read on … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal & Exclusive Q&A for Speculation by Nisi Shawl
Cover Reveal for Calling the Moon, edited by Aida Salazar & Yamile Saied Méndez
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for middle grade anthology Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors, edited by Aida Salazar & Yamile Saied Méndez! The cover was illustrated by Fahmida Azim and designed by Matt Roeser. The book will be released on March 28, 2023 by … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Calling the Moon, edited by Aida Salazar & Yamile Saied Méndez
A Suitcase Full Of Stories: How Stories Shape Elizabeth Agyemang’s Sense Of Place and Belonging
By Elizabeth Agyemang The first time I ever read about a Black character in literature was when I was introduced to Jim from Huckleberry Finn. Likewise, it was only when my English class was assigned to read Heart of Darkness that I experienced a story set in Africa. As a young reader, I quickly … [Read more...] about A Suitcase Full Of Stories: How Stories Shape Elizabeth Agyemang’s Sense Of Place and Belonging
NoNieqa Ramos on Latine/x Heritage and the Power of Us
By NoNieqa Ramos As we finish celebrating Latinx Heritage month, I want to reflect on who we are. I know there are not enough trees on the planet to print the paper required to preface this reflection, not enough iCloud storage space on earth or in the Milky Way to broach a definition. But a few … [Read more...] about NoNieqa Ramos on Latine/x Heritage and the Power of Us
Cover Reveal & Exclusive Excerpt for Heroes of the Water Monster by Brian Young
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for Heroes of the Water Monster by Brian Young! The cover was illustrated by Shonto Begay. The book will be released on May 23, 2023 by Heartdrum/HarperCollins. Preorder it here or here. Read on for a Q&A with the author and an exclusive excerpt! Edward … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal & Exclusive Excerpt for Heroes of the Water Monster by Brian Young
Cover Reveal & Exclusive Excerpt for Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck, illustrated by Reem Madooh
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck, illustrated by Reem Madooh! The jacket was designed by Mariam Quraishi. The book will be released on March 28, 2023 by Chronicle Books. Preorder it here or here. Read on for an exclusive … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal & Exclusive Excerpt for Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck, illustrated by Reem Madooh
