Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for Born Driven by Saxton Moore Jr., illustrated by Nolwe Azul Tamis! The book comes out November 28, 2023 from Oni Press. Preorder it here. Based on the true story of the first African American NASCAR champion Wendell Scott, Born Driven is an uplifting … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Born Driven by Saxton Moore Jr., illustrated by Nolwe Azul Tamis
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Q&A With Ibi Zoboi, Star Child
By Christine Lively Today we're pleased to welcome Ibi Zoboi to the WNDB blog to discuss middle grade biography Star Child, out now. Acclaimed novelist Ibi Zoboi illuminates the young life of the visionary storyteller Octavia E. Butler in poems and prose. Born into the Space Race, the Red … [Read more...] about Q&A With Ibi Zoboi, Star Child
Cover Reveal for Curve & Flow by Andrea J. Loney, Illustrated by Keith Mallett
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Curve & Flow: The Elegant Vision of L.A. Architect Paul R. Williams by Andrea J. Loney! The book and cover were illustrated by Keith Mallett and designed by Nicole de las Heras. The book will be released on September 20, 2022 by Knopf Books for Young … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Curve & Flow by Andrea J. Loney, Illustrated by Keith Mallett
What It’s Like to Illustrate a Biography for Kids
Standing on Her Shoulders by Monica Clark-Robinson, illustrated by Laura Freeman is on sale now. Order it here! By Laura Freeman I work on a lot of biographies and I love it. I learn so much about the subject during the process, but illustrating Monica Clark-Robinson’s Standing on Her … [Read more...] about What It’s Like to Illustrate a Biography for Kids
Q&A With Cerrie Burnell, I Am Not a Label
By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Cerrie Burnell to the WNDB blog to discuss her children's biography anthology I Am Not a Label, illustrated by Lauren Mark Baldo, out now! In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 30 artists, thinkers, athletes, and activists … [Read more...] about Q&A With Cerrie Burnell, I Am Not a Label