This month we’re excited to chat with author Laurel Goodluck, whose Rock Your Mocs is out now. Laurel was a 2019 WNDB mentee, paired with award-winner author Traci Sorell; and is a 2024 mentor. We chatted with Laurel about her new book, her thoughts on book bans, and much more. Tell us about Rock … [Read more...] about Spilling the Tea with Author Laurel Goodluck
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Cover Reveal for “Clack, Clack! Smack!: A Cherokee Stickball Story” by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Joseph Erb
Here is the amazing cover of Clack, Clack! Smack! A Cherokee Stickball Story by Traci Sorell and illustrated by Joseph Erb! The book will release from Charlesbridge on August 6, 2024. Award-winning author Traci Sorell and debut picture-book illustrator Joseph Erb come together to create … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for “Clack, Clack! Smack!: A Cherokee Stickball Story” by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Joseph Erb
We Need Diverse Books Calls Scholastic Book Fairs to Action
Scholastic recently issued a news room update on their segregation of diverse titles in their Book Fairs. Despite a previous private conciliatory letter to authors and illustrators, this new and public update provides no clarity as to how Scholastic will work to fight book bans or provide diverse … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Calls Scholastic Book Fairs to Action
We Need Diverse Books Condemns the Recent Decision by Scholastic Book Fairs
October 18, 2023 Contact: info@diversebooks.org We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) condemns the recent decision by Scholastic Book Fairs to segregate books that deal with race, gender, and sexuality in response to the rising spate of book bans and challenges across the country. In their statement, … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Condemns the Recent Decision by Scholastic Book Fairs
Cover Reveal for RED BIRD DANCED by Dawn Quigley
Today we’re thrilled to reveal the cover for Red Bird Danced by Dawn Quigley! The cover art was illustrated by Carla Joseph, and the book will be released on June 4, 2024 by Heartdrum. Preorder it here. Ariel and Tomah have lived in the city's intertribal housing complex … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for RED BIRD DANCED by Dawn Quigley
WNDB Supports a House Resolution Denouncing Censorship and Book Bans
On September 27, 2023, WNDB CEO Ellen Oh joined Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) at a press conference in Washington, DC, in support of a resolution denouncing censorship and the pervasive spread of book bans in the US. Read Ellen's full statement below and watch a clip of the conference here, via … [Read more...] about WNDB Supports a House Resolution Denouncing Censorship and Book Bans
Cover Reveal for I Am Osage: How Clarence Tinker Became the First Native American Major General by Kim Rogers and illustrated by Bobby Von Martin
Today we’re thrilled to reveal the cover for I Am Osage: How Clarence Tinker Became the First Native American Major General by Kim Rogers and illustrated by Bobby Von Martin! The jacket art is also by Bobby Von Martin, and the jacket design is by Tom Starace. The book will be released on February 6, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for I Am Osage: How Clarence Tinker Became the First Native American Major General by Kim Rogers and illustrated by Bobby Von Martin
Spilling the Tea with Author Joanna Ho
This month we’re excited to chat with New York Times bestseller Joanna Ho, who has two new books out: On the Tip of a Wave and We Who Produce Pearls! We asked Joanna about her new titles, how to fight book bans, and more. How did you convey Ai Weiwei's powerful and often political work to a younger … [Read more...] about Spilling the Tea with Author Joanna Ho
Cover Reveal for Our Nipa Hut: A Story of the Philippines by Rachell Abalos and Gabriela Larios
Today we’re thrilled to reveal the cover for Our Nipa Hut: A Story of the Philippines by Rachell Abalos and Gabriela Larios! The graphic design was handled by Sarah Soldano with assistance by Izzy Walter; and the cover was edited and art directed by Kate DePalma, Emma Parkin and Bree Reyes. The book … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Our Nipa Hut: A Story of the Philippines by Rachell Abalos and Gabriela Larios
