This month we’re chatting with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator and Newbery and Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin. Grace shares how her new book, Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods, came to be, from the concept to the illustrations to the food … [Read more...] about Spilling the Tea: Grace Lin on Turning a Tasty Concept into a Delicious Picture Book
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Cover Reveal for If Lin Can by Richard Ho, illustrated by Huỳnh Kim Liên and Phùng Nguyên Quang
We're delighted to reveal the cover for If Lin Can by Richard Ho, illustrated by Huỳnh Kim Liên and Phùng Nguyên Quang! The book was designed by Associate Designer Jon Simeon, edited by Executive Editor Alyssa Mito Pusey, and will be released on April 16, 2024 by Charlesbridge. Preorder it here, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for If Lin Can by Richard Ho, illustrated by Huỳnh Kim Liên and Phùng Nguyên Quang
Hope for the Future is at the Heart of The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu
By Nithya Ramcharan From extraplanetary cities to dreamy shoujo-anime-inspired love interests, Wendy Xu’s new graphic novel The Infinity Particle (out August 29, 2023) has it all. Having previously authored the award-winning fantasy graphic novels Tidesong and Mooncakes, Xu made the switch to … [Read more...] about Hope for the Future is at the Heart of The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu
Cover Reveal for Love Grows Here by Chloe Ito Ward, illustrated by Violet Kim
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Love Grows Here by Chloe Ito Ward, illustrated by Violet Kim! The book was edited by Sue Tarsky, with additional credit to the Albert Whitman Editorial & Creative team. It will be released in Spring 2024 by Albert Whitman and Company. Preorder it … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Love Grows Here by Chloe Ito Ward, illustrated by Violet Kim
Cover Reveal for Mango Memories by Sita Singh, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Mango Memories by Sita Singh, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali! The book was edited by Anne Schwartz, assembled under the art direction of Sarah Hokanson, and will be released on April 9, 2024 by Anne Schwartz Books. Preorder it here, here, here, and … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Mango Memories by Sita Singh, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali
Excerpt Reveal for Family Style by Thien Pham
Today we're excited to share an exclusive excerpt for Family Style by Thien Pham! This young adult graphic memoir will be released on June 20, 2023 by First Second Books. Preorder it here. Thien's first memory isn't a sight or a sound. It's the sweetness of watermelon and the saltiness of fish. … [Read more...] about Excerpt Reveal for Family Style by Thien Pham
Cover Reveal for Ganesha Goes Green by Lakshmi Thamizhmani, illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Ganesha Goes Green by Lakshmi Thamizhmani, illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta! The book was designed by Lindsey Leigh and edited and art directed by Lisa Rosinsky with editorial assistance by Aayushi Agarwal. It will be released on September 5, 2023 by … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Ganesha Goes Green by Lakshmi Thamizhmani, illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta
Cover Reveal for When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna Qureshi
Today we're pleased to reveal the cover for contemporary YA novel When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna Qureshi! The cover was illustrated by Kate Forrester and the book was designed by Sheila Smallwood. The book will be released on September 19, 2023 by Lee & Low. Preorder it here and here. Keep … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna Qureshi
Cover Reveal for Two New Years by Richard Ho, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Two New Years by Richard Ho, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield! The book was designed by Jay Marvel, edited by Naomi Kirsten, and originally acquired by Feather Flores. The title will be released on August 8, 2023 by Chronicle Books. Preorder it here, here, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Two New Years by Richard Ho, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
