By Edie Ching Today we're pleased to welcome Jeni Chen to the WNDB blog to discuss picture book Emet's Box, out now! Emet loves to paint. But grown-ups think he should spend his time doing more important things. When Emet stops doing what he loves, color disappears from his world. What does … [Read more...] about Q&A With Jeni Chen, Emet’s Box
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Q&A With Akwaeke Emezi, Bitter
By Isabel Taswell Today we're pleased to welcome Akwaeke Emezi to the WNDB blog to discuss YA novel Bitter, out now! After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative … [Read more...] about Q&A With Akwaeke Emezi, Bitter
Q&A With Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin, Ain’t Burned All the Bright
By Christine Lively Today we're pleased to welcome Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin to the WNDB blog to discuss their new book Ain't Burned All the Bright, which came out January 11, 2022! Prepare yourself for something unlike anything: A smash-up of art and text for teens that viscerally … [Read more...] about Q&A With Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin, Ain’t Burned All the Bright
Q&A With De Nichols, Art of Protest
By Michele Kirichanskaya Today we're thrilled to welcome De Nichols to the WNDB Blog to discuss Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution, out November 11, 2021! From Keith Haring to Extinction Rebellion, the civil rights movement to Black Lives Matter, what … [Read more...] about Q&A With De Nichols, Art of Protest
Q&A With Meera Sriram, Dumpling Day & Between Two Worlds
By Anushi Mehta Today we're pleased to welcome Meera Sriram to the WNDB blog to discuss her two upcoming picture books: Dumpling Day (out October 15, 2021 from Barefoot Books) and Between Two Worlds (out September 21, 2021 from Penny Candy Books). See our previous cover reveal for Dumpling … [Read more...] about Q&A With Meera Sriram, Dumpling Day & Between Two Worlds
An Exclusive Look at Author/Illustrator Don Tate’s 2020 Walter Awards Art
Today we’re pleased to welcome author/illustrator Don Tate to the WNDB blog to discuss his art for the 2020 for Outstanding Children’s Literature and to offer an exclusive look at the art created for the ceremony. Tell us about the process of creating art for the 2020 Walter Awards. Did you … [Read more...] about An Exclusive Look at Author/Illustrator Don Tate’s 2020 Walter Awards Art