Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh. Jacket art © 2021 by Alex Cho. Jacket design by Joel Tippie. The book will be released on May 4, 2021, by HarperCollins. Preorder here! Junie Kim just wants to fit in. So, she keeps her head down and tries not to draw … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh
Q&A With Mirion Malle, The League of Super Feminists
By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Mirion Malle to the WNDB blog to discuss her graphic novel The League of Super Feminists, translated by Aleshia Jensen, out October 13, 2020! The League of Super Feminists is an energetic and fierce comic for tweens and younger teens. … [Read more...] about Q&A With Mirion Malle, The League of Super Feminists
Ombligo de la Luna
By Maria Mann “Where are you from?” What to most seems like a straightforward question to answer for me is a confusing jumble of words that requires me to explain my whole background and family history. I was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and moved to Pittsburgh, Texas a year later. My … [Read more...] about Ombligo de la Luna
Let’s Talk About Political Activism: Resource Guide
WNDB is well acquainted with grassroots organizing—#WeNeedDiverseBooks began as a rallying cry on social media six years ago. Our message is no less urgent today, and diverse books are only the beginning. During difficult times the call becomes much louder, but it is always present. We know that … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About Political Activism: Resource Guide
Cover Reveal for Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia Leitich Smith. The book will be released on June 1, 2021, by Heartdrum. The cover illustration is by Floyd Cooper and the book design is by Catherine San Juan. Preorder here and here! From the author, Cynthia Leitich … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Why We Need More Latinx Autistic Stories
By Adriana White Being a librarian involves a lot of book lists. We group books together for displays, we recommend books for readers’ advisory, and we post book lists on our library websites. These lists serve as entry points into our collections, and without these carefully curated lists, many … [Read more...] about Why We Need More Latinx Autistic Stories
Cover Reveal for Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado. The book will be released on February 2, 2021, by Holiday House. Preorder here! Charlie Vega is a lot of things. Smart. Funny. Artistic. Ambitious. Fat. People sometimes have a problem with that last … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado
WNDB Fall Book Club: Duncan Tonatiuh’s Separate is Never Equal
Welcome to WNDB's Fall Book Club! Today we are so happy to welcome award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh. Here's Duncan, along with two special guests, talking about his book, Separate is Never Equal (Abrams, 2014), and the inspiration behind it. As you begin exploring Separate is Never Equal, … [Read more...] about WNDB Fall Book Club: Duncan Tonatiuh’s Separate is Never Equal
Cover Reveal for Jo Jo Makoons by Dawn Quigley, Illustrated by Tara Audibert
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend by Dawn Quigley, illustrated by Tara Audibert. Cover art by Tara Audibert. Cover design by Andrea Vandergrift. The book will be released on May 11, 2021, by Heartdrum. Preorder here and here! Hello/Boozhoo—meet … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Jo Jo Makoons by Dawn Quigley, Illustrated by Tara Audibert
