Wanda by Sihle Nontshokweni and Mathabo Tlali, illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, is on sale now. Order it here! By Sihle Nontshokweni and Mathabo Tlali The little ones are always watching. Every day there is a transmission of stories that shape who we are. Our lives are an … [Read more...] about The Importance of Intergenerational Storytelling and Learning Self-Love From Our Elders
Personal Essay
Marginalized People Are Taught to Be Embarrassed by Our Mothers
Your Mama by NoNieqa Ramos, illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara, is out on April 6, 2021. Pre-order the book here! By NoNieqa Ramos How American society depicts the marginalized is the mirror to its soul. Please credit the New Testament Jesus and the mother of multicultural literature, Dr. … [Read more...] about Marginalized People Are Taught to Be Embarrassed by Our Mothers
Why My Graphic Novel Has an All-Queer, All-Latinx Cast
The Hazards of Love Vol. 1 by Stan Stanley is on sale now. Order it here! By Stan Stanley “So I wrote a comic where everyone is both queer and Latinx,” I say, and somewhere on the social media plains, a Concerned User’s head pops up. They scent the air. Ah, yes. The time to play devil’s … [Read more...] about Why My Graphic Novel Has an All-Queer, All-Latinx Cast
The Power of Family History
Watercress by Andrea Wang, illustrated by Jason Chin, is on sale on March 30, 2021. Order it here! By Andrea Wang As a child, I hated history. This only seems notable because my father was a history professor. When he talked about historical events with his friends, his voice would rise, … [Read more...] about The Power of Family History
Muslim People, Cultures, and Mosque Architecture Are Diverse
In My Mosque by M.O. Yuksel, illustrated by Hatem Aly, is out on March 23, 2021. You can order it here! By M.O. Yuksel My picture book debut, In My Mosque, celebrates Muslims from many places and in all shades of skin color from Asian, Black, Latinx, and White communities, and so much more! We … [Read more...] about Muslim People, Cultures, and Mosque Architecture Are Diverse
Unapologetically Asian American
Content warning: Anti-Asian racism and violence, anti-Black racism and violence, xenophobia, specific examples of violence against Asian Americans, historical context of racism and anti-Asian sentiment in the United States, COVID-19, wartime brutality By JoAnn Yao Eight people have been shot, … [Read more...] about Unapologetically Asian American
Muslim Representation in Children’s Books Is Evolving
Amina's Song by Hena Khan is out now. Order it here! By Hena Khan I fully expected to be giddy with excitement when I held a finished copy of my first picture book. But I didn’t think I’d be struck with fear. It was 2008, and as I stared at the rich turquoise and cobalt cover of Night of the … [Read more...] about Muslim Representation in Children’s Books Is Evolving
Living With Tourette Syndrome Inspired Me to Write My Young Adult Novel
Content note: Brief mention of suicidal thoughts List of Ten by Halli Gomez is on sale on March 16, 2021. Order it here! By Halli Gomez I was eight-years-old when I heard the words that changed my life. Words I couldn’t bring myself to say out loud for years: Tourette Syndrome. On most … [Read more...] about Living With Tourette Syndrome Inspired Me to Write My Young Adult Novel
My Picture Book Was Inspired by My Love of Bindis
Bindu’s Bindis by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Parvati Pillai, is out now. Order it here! We revealed the cover last year. By Supriya Kelkar One of my earliest memories from my childhood is watching my mom get ready for parties. I would watch her drape her sari, taking care to straighten out … [Read more...] about My Picture Book Was Inspired by My Love of Bindis
