FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 2021 Walter Dean Myers Awards for Teen and Younger Readers Call for Submissions April 3, 2020 Washington, DC — WNDB is pleased to invite submissions for the annual Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children's Literature, also known as “The Walters,” named after … [Read more...] about The 2021 Walter Awards Call for Submissions
15 Books to Read for Autism Acceptance Month
By Alaina Leary Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Are you looking for published or upcoming books by autistic authors and/or about autistic characters? Here are 15 young adult, middle grade, and picture books that are either already out or are coming out soon. All of these books have been … [Read more...] about 15 Books to Read for Autism Acceptance Month
The Importance of Celebrating Trans Stories
By Maya Sungold Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! On March 31, we celebrate the lives of trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people. Established by trans activist Rachel Crandall in 2009, TDoV is a day to support the trans community and all we have accomplished. This day also raises … [Read more...] about The Importance of Celebrating Trans Stories
Q&A with Ann Clare LeZotte: SHOW ME A SIGN
Today we’re pleased to welcome Ann Clare LeZotte to the WNDB blog to discuss her middle-grade novel SHOW ME A SIGN, out now! Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf … [Read more...] about Q&A with Ann Clare LeZotte: SHOW ME A SIGN
Exclusive Excerpt From WHO GOT GAME?: BASEBALL by Derrick Barnes
We are thrilled to publish an excerpt from Who Got Game?: Baseball: Amazing but True Stories! by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by John John Bajet, out on March 17, 2020, from Workman Publishing. From the author, Derrick Barnes: Who Got Game?: Baseball is the first installment in a three-book sports … [Read more...] about Exclusive Excerpt From WHO GOT GAME?: BASEBALL by Derrick Barnes
How to Support Independent Bookstores Right Now
By Alaina Leary If you're anything like me, you shop at your local indie bookstores regularly. You watch their events calendar and write down author talks you plan to attend, you buy all your book-related gifts from an independent, and you've all but begged your loved ones for gift cards to … [Read more...] about How to Support Independent Bookstores Right Now
A Letter From We Need Diverse Books in Response to COVID-19
WNDB Friends and Followers: On behalf of the WNDB board and staff, I write to let you know that WNDB will continue to provide support and resources to our followers as we all find ways to stay informed and connected in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team works remotely and is paying … [Read more...] about A Letter From We Need Diverse Books in Response to COVID-19
How Educators Can Talk About Inclusive Language With Young People
By Andrea Ruggirello If you’re a supporter of diversity in children’s literature, then you understand the power of story to empower and affirm all identities. But do changes to the smallest bits of those stories—words, format, punctuation, letters—matter just as much? Nikotris Perkins, a … [Read more...] about How Educators Can Talk About Inclusive Language With Young People
The Everywhere Book Fest: Bringing the Festival Experience to Everyone, Everywhere!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 The Everywhere Book Fest: Bringing the Festival Experience to Everyone, Everywhere! The Everywhere Book Fest announces its first online children's book festival scheduled for May 1 and May 2, 2020. Founded by authors Melanie Conklin, Ellen Oh, and … [Read more...] about The Everywhere Book Fest: Bringing the Festival Experience to Everyone, Everywhere!
