By Olivia Mules Today we're pleased to welcome Sara Saedi to the WNDB blog to discuss YA novel I Miss You, I Hate This, out October 11, 2022! The lives of high school seniors Parisa Naficy and Gabriela Gonzales couldn't be more different. Parisa, an earnest and privileged Iranian American, … [Read more...] about Q&A With Sara Saedi, I Miss You, I Hate This
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Love & Community: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
By Miriam Moore-Keish Book challenges and bans in 2022 are on the rise, with books for young people, especially those featuring LGBTQIA+ issues or identities, coming under the most fire. As we close Banned Books Week, we wanted to share thoughts and insights from queer creators directly … [Read more...] about Love & Community: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
Q&A With Natalie Lund, The Wolves Are Watching
By Sarah Murphy Traylor Today we're pleased to welcome Natalie Lund to the WNDB blog to discuss her new YA novel The Wolves Are Watching, out October 4, 2022! The night little Madison disappears from her crib, Luce sees a pair of eyes–two points of gold deep in the forest behind her … [Read more...] about Q&A With Natalie Lund, The Wolves Are Watching
(Not) Proud to be Banned: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
By Miriam Moore-Keish As book challenges and bans in 2022 are on track to exceed the already historically high number from 2021, distinct trends have emerged. Books for young people are being targeted most fiercely. Narratives with characters of color and/or LGBTQIA+ issues or identities are the … [Read more...] about (Not) Proud to be Banned: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
Q&A With Reem Faruqi, Anisa’s International Day
By Khadejah Khan Today we’re pleased to welcome author Reem Faruqi to the WNDB blog to discuss her younger middle grade book Anisa’s International Day, out September 20, 2022! Anisa is super-excited about International Day and can’t wait to share her mother’s samosas with her class. But when … [Read more...] about Q&A With Reem Faruqi, Anisa’s International Day
Q&A With Karina Nicole González, The Coquíes Still Sing
By Tiara C. Allen Today we're pleased to welcome Karina Nicole González to the WNDB blog to discuss picture book The Coquíes Still Sing, illustrated by Krystal Quiles and available in both English and Spanish on August 23, 2022! Co-quí, co-quí! The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family’s … [Read more...] about Q&A With Karina Nicole González, The Coquíes Still Sing
Q&A With R. F. Kuang, Babel
By Sara Conway Today we're pleased to welcome R.F. Kuang to discuss adult fantasy novel Babel, out August 23, 2022! Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. 1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to London by the mysterious Professor … [Read more...] about Q&A With R. F. Kuang, Babel
Q&A With Aaron H. Aceves, This Is Why They Hate Us
By Michele Kirichanskaya Today we're pleased to welcome Aaron H. Aceves back to the WNDB blog to discuss YA novel This Is Why They Hate Us, out August 23, 2022! Enrique “Quique” Luna has one goal this summer—get over his crush on Saleem Kanazi by pursuing his other romantic prospects. Never … [Read more...] about Q&A With Aaron H. Aceves, This Is Why They Hate Us
Q&A With Debbi Michiko Florence, Sweet and Sour
By Nawal Qarooni Sweet and Sour by Debbi Michiko Florence is a middle grade novel about childhood friendships, betrayal and sweet revenge. It is a summer story rife with ups and downs, honesty and flashbacks—set in the coastal town of Mystic Connecticut, where Debbi lives. It comes out September … [Read more...] about Q&A With Debbi Michiko Florence, Sweet and Sour
