Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for picture book Tokyo Night Parade by J.P. Takahashi, illustrated by Minako Tomigahara! The jacket art is by Minako Tomigahara and the jacket design is by Dana Fritts. The book was edited by Mabel Hsu and will be released on October 10, 2023 by Katherine … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Tokyo Night Parade by J.P. Takahashi, illustrated by Minako Tomigahara
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Cover Reveal for Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for middle grade novel-in-verse Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell! The cover art is by Nicole Neidhardt (Diné), with the cover design and internal art directed by Diane Earley. The book was edited by Karen Boss and will be released on September 5, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell
Cover Reveal for The Beauty Trials & New Paperbacks of The Belles Series by Dhonielle Clayton
Today we're excited to reveal not only the cover for The Beauty Trials by Dhonielle Clayton, but new paperback covers for the first two books in the Belles series! The cover art is by Katt Phatt, and the cover design is by Zareen Johnson. All three books will be released on February 14, 2023 by … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Beauty Trials & New Paperbacks of The Belles Series by Dhonielle Clayton
Cover Reveal & Exclusive Excerpt for When It All Syncs Up by Maya Ameyaw
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for When It All Syncs Up by Maya Ameyaw! The cover was illustrated by Saniyyah Zahid. The book will be released on June 6, 2023 by Annick Press. Preorder it here. Read on for a letter from the author and an exclusive excerpt from the book! A Black teen … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal & Exclusive Excerpt for When It All Syncs Up by Maya Ameyaw
Cover Reveal for Young, Gifted, and Black, Too by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for Young, Gifted, and Black, Too by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins! The book will be released in April 2023 by Quarto Kids. Preorder it here. Five years on from 2018's bestselling Young, Gifted, and Black, meet 52 more icons of color in Young, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Young, Gifted, and Black, Too by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins
Cover Reveal & Exclusive Q&A for Speculation by Nisi Shawl
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for middle grade fantasy debut Speculation by Nisi Shawl! The cover was illustrated by Hillary Wilson. The book was designed by Neil Swaab and will be released on February 14, 2023 by Tu Books at Lee & Low. Preorder it here, here, here, or here. Read on … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal & Exclusive Q&A for Speculation by Nisi Shawl
A Suitcase Full Of Stories: How Stories Shape Elizabeth Agyemang’s Sense Of Place and Belonging
By Elizabeth Agyemang The first time I ever read about a Black character in literature was when I was introduced to Jim from Huckleberry Finn. Likewise, it was only when my English class was assigned to read Heart of Darkness that I experienced a story set in Africa. As a young reader, I quickly … [Read more...] about A Suitcase Full Of Stories: How Stories Shape Elizabeth Agyemang’s Sense Of Place and Belonging
Cover Reveal for The Ashe Brothers by Judy Allen Dodson, illustrated by David Wilkerson
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for The Ashe Brothers: How Arthur and Johnnie Changed Tennis Forever by Judy Allen Dodson, illustrated by David Wilkerson! The book will be released on December 30, 2022 by Capstone Editions. Preorder it here. As the 2022 US Open is set to begin in late … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Ashe Brothers by Judy Allen Dodson, illustrated by David Wilkerson
Q&A With Liselle Sambury, Blood Like Fate
By Victoria Finney Today we welcome to the WNDB blog Liselle Sambury, author of Blood Like Fate, the second book in the Blood Like Duology, out August 9, 2022! Voya Thomas may have passed her Calling to become a full-fledged witch, but the cost was higher than she’d ever imagined. Her … [Read more...] about Q&A With Liselle Sambury, Blood Like Fate