By Edie Ching Today we're pleased to welcome Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Yas Imamura to the WNDB blog to discuss their historical picture book Love in the Library, out February 8, 2022! We previously revealed the cover here, with an author's note from Maggie. Set in an incarceration camp where the … [Read more...] about Q&A With Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Yas Imamura, Love in the Library
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Q&A With Karen Chan, What’s That?
By Sara Conway Today we’re pleased to invite Karen Chan to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture book What’s That?, illustrated by Basia Tran, out November 30, 2021! Jax loves the food his family cooks. But when his grandmother packs his favorite Chinese dishes for his first day of school, Jax … [Read more...] about Q&A With Karen Chan, What’s That?
Q&A With Wendy Xu, Tidesong
By Samantha Leong Today we’re thrilled to welcome Wendy Xu to the WNDB blog to discuss Tidesong. Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this is a magically heartwarming graphic novel about self-acceptance and friendship. Sophie is a young witch whose mother and … [Read more...] about Q&A With Wendy Xu, Tidesong
Q&A With Harmony Becker, Himawari House
By Samantha Leong Today we’re thrilled to welcome Harmony Becker to the WNDB blog to discuss Himawari House. A young adult graphic novel about three foreign exchange students and the pleasures, and difficulties, of adjusting to living in Japan. Living in a new country is no walk in the … [Read more...] about Q&A With Harmony Becker, Himawari House
Q&A With Katie Yamasaki, Dad Bakes
By Christine Lively Today we’re delighted to welcome Katie Yamasaki to the WNDB blog to talk about Dad Bakes. The connection between the father and child is so strong in the story. How did you decide to show that? One of the ways that I wanted to share this relationship is in the … [Read more...] about Q&A With Katie Yamasaki, Dad Bakes