The next four books in the Astrid & Apollo series are on sale now. By V.T. Bidania It was early morning when the notification appeared on my phone: US gymnast Suni Lee wins gold in the women’s all-around. For a split second, I wasn’t sure I had read it correctly. I looked again, and I … [Read more...] about Suni Lee’s Olympics Win Is More Than That for Hmong People
The Many Meanings of Meilan Explores Identity and Grief
The Many Meanings of Meilan by Andrea Wang is on sale now. By Nawal Qarooni Casiano To read this book is to be enveloped in the warm embrace of a wonderfully nuanced young girl whose emotional ups and downs are exactly as they should be: Nebulous and sometimes spiraling but gloriously … [Read more...] about The Many Meanings of Meilan Explores Identity and Grief
Q&A With Katie Zhao, How We Fall Apart
By Samantha Leong Today we’re pleased to welcome Katie Zhao to the WNDB blog to discuss her young adult novel How We Fall Apart, out August 3, 2021! Read an excerpt from HWFA. In a YA thriller that is Crazy Rich Asians meets One of Us is Lying, students at an elite prep school are forced to … [Read more...] about Q&A With Katie Zhao, How We Fall Apart
Q&A with Amber McBride, Me (Moth)
By Chinelo Ikem Today we’re pleased to welcome Amber McBride to the WNDB blog to discuss Me (Moth). Me (Moth) is a YA novel written in verse. Having read it, I can say this book has a very poetic quality to it. In fact, it’s almost like reading a collection of poems. You received your … [Read more...] about Q&A with Amber McBride, Me (Moth)
We Need Diverse Books Announces Lineup for Seventh Year of Mentorship Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We Need Diverse Books Announces Lineup for Seventh Year of Mentorship Program August 16, 2021 Washington, DC — The We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) Mentorship committee is pleased to announce the program’s seventh consecutive year. Starting October 1, upcoming writers and … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Announces Lineup for Seventh Year of Mentorship Program
Interview With WNDB Picture Book Mentor David LaRochelle
By Thushanthi Ponweera In this blog post, WNDB mentee Thushanthi Ponweera shares an update about her experience with the WNDB Mentorship Program. Thushanthi is a mentee in the 2021 Mentorship Program and had a Picture Book Mentorship with David LaRochelle. To learn more about the mentorship … [Read more...] about Interview With WNDB Picture Book Mentor David LaRochelle
Cover Reveal for Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff. The cover art was illustrated by Ana Vonhuben and the cover was designed by Maria Fazio. The book will be released on April 12, 2022, by Dial Books for Young Readers. Annabelle Blake fully expects this school … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff
Cover Reveal for Carrimebac by David Barclay Moore, Illustrated by John Holyfield
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Carrimebac: The Town that Walked by David Barclay Moore, illustrated by John Holyfield. The cover art was designed by John Holyfield and the book was designed by Maryellen Hanley. The book will be released on March 8, 2022, by Candlewick Press. Preorder … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Carrimebac by David Barclay Moore, Illustrated by John Holyfield
Q&A With Raquel Vasquez Gillilan, How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe
By Sandie Angulo Chen Today we’re pleased to welcome Raquel Vasquez Gilliland to the WNDB blog to discuss How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe. What inspired you to write How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe? Moon Fuentez began as a cyborg tale set in historic … [Read more...] about Q&A With Raquel Vasquez Gillilan, How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe
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