Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Mango All the Time by Fracaswell Hyman. The cover art was designed by Frank Morrison and the book was designed by Gina Bonanno. The book will be released on January 4, 2022, by Sterling Children’s Publishing. Preorder the book here and here. In the … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Mango All the Time by Fracaswell Hyman
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Ryan Douglass’s the Taking of Jake Livingston Uses the Horror Genre To Explore Anti-Blackness and Homophobia
The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass is on sale July 13, 2021. By Chinelo Ikem Content warning: suicide Ryan Douglass is an author who has written extensively about the lack of representation in publishing, especially as it pertains to queer Black boys. In his medium article, How … [Read more...] about Ryan Douglass’s the Taking of Jake Livingston Uses the Horror Genre To Explore Anti-Blackness and Homophobia
Q&A With Shakirah Bourne, Josephine Against the Sea
By Anushi Mehta Today we’re pleased to welcome Shakirah Bourne to the WNDB blog to discuss her MG novel Josephine Against the Sea, out July 6, 2021! Eleven-year-old Josephine knows that no one is good enough for her daddy. That's why she makes a habit of scaring his new girlfriends away. She's … [Read more...] about Q&A With Shakirah Bourne, Josephine Against the Sea
Centering Queer Families in Young Adult Literature
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron is on sale on June 29, 2021. By Kalynn Bayron Relationships with family and friends are at the heart of young adult novels. Whether it’s contemporary or historical, fantasy, or sci-fi, it is always about the human connections. YA fiction is such a good place … [Read more...] about Centering Queer Families in Young Adult Literature
Read an Excerpt From Things We Couldn’t Say by Jay Coles
Today we’re pleased to reveal an exclusive excerpt from Things We Couldn't Say by Jay Coles, which publishes on September 21, 2021. There's always been a hole in Gio's life. Not because he's into both guys and girls. Not because his father has some drinking issues. Not because his friends are … [Read more...] about Read an Excerpt From Things We Couldn’t Say by Jay Coles
Liselle Sambury Wants Black Kids To See Themselves in Blood Like Magic
Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury comes out on June 15, 2021. By Cornelius Minor and Nawal Q. Casiano Both of us grew up in houses where the realities of immigrant life were heavy. To hear our parents tell it, there was no magic. There was only hard work and responsibility and high … [Read more...] about Liselle Sambury Wants Black Kids To See Themselves in Blood Like Magic
Cover Reveal for The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton! The cover was illustrated by Khadijah Khatib and designed by Liz Dresner. The book will be released on May 3, 2022, by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. Available for pre-order now: Bookshop | … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
Q&A With Nicola Yoon, Instructions for Dancing
By Samantha Leong Today we’re pleased to welcome Nicola Yoon to the WNDB blog to discuss her young adult novel Instructions for Dancing, out June 1, 2021! Evie Thomas doesn't believe in love anymore. Especially after the strangest thing occurs one otherwise ordinary afternoon: She witnesses a … [Read more...] about Q&A With Nicola Yoon, Instructions for Dancing
Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Talks Inspirations for Her Blockbuster Debut Ace of Spades
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is on sale on June 1, 2021. Check out our cover reveal for Ace of Spades. By Karis Rogerson Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé grew up reading and loving stories that were dark and mysterious. To this day, her website indicates that she loves stories where Black kids … [Read more...] about Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Talks Inspirations for Her Blockbuster Debut Ace of Spades
