Today we're excited to reveal the cover and an exclusive excerpt from What's Coming to Me by Francesca Padilla, who was a 2016 WNDB Walter Grant recipient! The cover was illustrated by Beatriz Naranjalidad, and the book will be released on August 2, 2022 by Soho Teen. Preorder it here, here, here, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal & Excerpt for What’s Coming to Me by Francesca Padilla
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Read an Excerpt From Mighty Inside by Sundee T. Frazier
Today we’re pleased to reveal an exclusive excerpt from Mighty Inside by Sundee T. Frazier, which publishes on October 12, 2021. A powerful story based on the author's own family experience with racial integration in Spokane, Washington in the 1950s and overcoming the challenges of living with a … [Read more...] about Read an Excerpt From Mighty Inside by Sundee T. Frazier
Read an Excerpt From This Book Is Feminist by Jamia Wilson, Illustrated by Aurelia Durand
Today we’re pleased to reveal an exclusive excerpt from This Book Is Feminist by Jamia Wilson, Illustrated by Aurelia Durand, which publishes on August 3, 2021. A vibrantly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism for next-generation changemakers. Who has power? Who creates the … [Read more...] about Read an Excerpt From This Book Is Feminist by Jamia Wilson, Illustrated by Aurelia Durand
Read an Excerpt From Things We Couldn’t Say by Jay Coles
Today we’re pleased to reveal an exclusive excerpt from Things We Couldn't Say by Jay Coles, which publishes on September 21, 2021. There's always been a hole in Gio's life. Not because he's into both guys and girls. Not because his father has some drinking issues. Not because his friends are … [Read more...] about Read an Excerpt From Things We Couldn’t Say by Jay Coles
Read an Excerpt From Stamped (For Kids) By Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
Today we’re pleased to reveal an exclusive excerpt from Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi, adapted by Sonja Cherry-Paul and illustrated by Rachelle Baker, which published on May 11, 2021. This chapter book edition of the #1 New York … [Read more...] about Read an Excerpt From Stamped (For Kids) By Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
Read an Excerpt of Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
Today we’re pleased to reveal an exclusive excerpt from Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston, which publishes on January 19, 2021. Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a trilogy filled with #blackgirlmagic. Perfect for fans … [Read more...] about Read an Excerpt of Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
Read an Excerpt From Your Corner Dark by Desmond Hall
Today we’re pleased to reveal an exclusive excerpt from Your Corner Dark by Desmond Hall, which publishes on January 19, 2021. American Street meets Long Way Down in this searing and gritty debut novel that takes an unflinching look at the harsh realities of gang life in Jamaica and how far a teen … [Read more...] about Read an Excerpt From Your Corner Dark by Desmond Hall
Read an Excerpt From All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat
Today we’re pleased to reveal an exclusive excerpt from All Thirteen: The Incredible Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat, which publishes on October 13, 2020. On June 23, 2018, twelve young players of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach enter a cave in … [Read more...] about Read an Excerpt From All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat
Read an Excerpt From Ana on the Edge by A. J. Sass
Today we’re pleased to reveal an exclusive excerpt from MG novel Ana of the Edge by A. J. Sass, which publishes on October 20, 2020. WNDB will also feature a Q&A with the author on the blog soon! Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly … [Read more...] about Read an Excerpt From Ana on the Edge by A. J. Sass
