By Nithya Ramcharan From extraplanetary cities to dreamy shoujo-anime-inspired love interests, Wendy Xuβs 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
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Cover Reveal for Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Molly Murakami
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem, the first installment in the Blue Stars series by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Molly Murakami! The book was designed by Lisa Rudden, edited by Andrea Tompa, and will be released on March … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Molly Murakami
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
When a Wish Becomes a Story
By Aram Kim When I was a little kid growing up in South Korea, I thought I would be an artist who writes stories and draws pictures. The very first book I made was in my first-grade notebook. I titled it A Mischievous Adventurer, wrote a story, and drew pictures. In a self-portrait I made as a … [Read more...] about When a Wish Becomes a Story
Cover Reveal for I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots by Lid’ya C. Rivera, illustrated by Nina Mata
We're thrilled to reveal the cover for I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots by Lid'ya C. Rivera, illustrated by Nina Mata! The book was edited by Luana Horry and will be released on June 6, 2023 by HarperCollins. Preorder it here or here. Inspired by her own experience, author Lid'ya C. Rivera … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots by Lid’ya C. Rivera, illustrated by Nina Mata
Cover Reveal for Finding Papa by Angela Pham Krans, Illustrated by Thi Bui
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for Finding Papa by Angela Pham Krans, illustrated by Thi Bui! The book was designed by Erica DeChavez and will be released on February 7, 2023 by HarperCollins. Preorder it here. No one can make Mai laugh like her Papa! She loves playing their favorite … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Finding Papa by Angela Pham Krans, Illustrated by Thi Bui
Cover Reveal for Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple Lam
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple Lam! The book was designed by Rachel Zegar and will be released on January 3, 2023 by HarperCollins. Preorder it here. Today is Sunday and that means its dim sum time with my whole family! I canβt wait to see everyone, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple Lam