By Amy Liu Today we’re pleased to welcome Katie Zhao to the WNDB blog to discuss her novel Winnie Zeng Unleashes a Legend, the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy series, out April 26, 2022. When a girl awakens the stuff of legends from an old family recipe, she must embrace her … [Read more...] about Q&A With Katie Zhao, Winnie Zeng Unleashes A Legend
Asian American protagonist
Emily X. R. Pan’s An Arrow to the Moon Is A Thoroughly Asian American Story
An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan comes out April 12, 2022. Hunter Yee has perfect aim with a bow and arrow, but all else in his life veers wrong. He’s sick of being haunted by his family’s past mistakes. The only things keeping him from running away are his little brother, a supernatural … [Read more...] about Emily X. R. Pan’s An Arrow to the Moon Is A Thoroughly Asian American Story
Q&A With Karina Yan Glaser, A Duet for Home
By Sandie Angulo Chen Today we’re thrilled to welcome author Karina Yan Glaser to the WNDB blog to discuss her middle grade novel A Duet for Home, out since April 5, 2022! From the New York Times best-selling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, … [Read more...] about Q&A With Karina Yan Glaser, A Duet for Home
Q&A With Sayantani DasGupta, Debating Darcy
By Danielle Wilkinson Today we're pleased to welcome Sayantani DasGupta to the WNDB blog to discuss young adult novel Debating Darcy, out today, April 5, 2022! It is a truth universally acknowledged that there are two types of people in the hypercompetitive world of high school forensics … [Read more...] about Q&A With Sayantani DasGupta, Debating Darcy
Q&A With Lisa Yee, Maizy Chen’s Last Chance
By Samantha Leong Today we’re pleased to welcome Lisa Yee to the WNDB blog to discuss her book, Maizy Chen’s Last Chance, out now. Welcome to the Golden Palace! Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her … [Read more...] about Q&A With Lisa Yee, Maizy Chen’s Last Chance
Q&A With Abigail Hing Wen, Loveboat Reunion
By JoAnn Yao Today we're pleased to welcome Abigail Hing Wen to the WNDB blog to talk about Loveboat Reunion, the sequel to her YA debut Loveboat, Taipei! The book will be released on January 25, 2022 by Harper Teen. Sophie Ha and Xavier Yeh have what some would call a tumultuous … [Read more...] about Q&A With Abigail Hing Wen, Loveboat Reunion
Cover Reveal for In the Beautiful Country by Jane Kuo
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for In the Beautiful Country by Jane Kuo! The cover was illustrated by Julia Kuo and designed by David Curtis under the art direction of Erin Fitzsimmons. The book will be released on June 14, 2022 by Quill Tree Books. Preorder it here. *** My parents … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for In the Beautiful Country by Jane Kuo
Cover Reveal for The Secret Battle of Evan Pao by Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Today we are excited to reveal the cover for The Secret Battle of Evan Pao by Wendy Wan-Long Shang! The cover art was illustrated by J. Yang and designed by Keirsten Geise. The book will be released on May 31, 2022 by Scholastic, and can be preordered at the link above or here, here, here, and … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Secret Battle of Evan Pao by Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Samira Ahmed Honors Fantastical Oral Storytelling With Chicago Flair and Siblings at the Center
Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds is out now. By Nawal Qarooni Casiano Amira and Hamza are the dynamic sibling duo everyone will love. They bicker but are incredibly endearing, and their no-holds-barred communication reveals a close-knit familial relationship that as a Middle … [Read more...] about Samira Ahmed Honors Fantastical Oral Storytelling With Chicago Flair and Siblings at the Center
