Black Was the Ink is out now. By Michelle Coles Their stories are forgotten. Our memories of them have faded. But their impact lasts forever. Who were these people that walked from the shackles of slavery into the halls of Congress; who helped pass laws to realize the founding … [Read more...] about Black Was the Ink Connects Past and Present
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Q&A With Ibi Zoboi and Loveis Wise, The People Remember
By Khadejah Khan Today we’re pleased to welcome Ibi Zoboi and Loveis Wise to the WNDB blog to discuss The People Remember. Ibi, this is your debut picture book for a younger audience, which is different than who you have written for in the past. What appealed to you about writing for … [Read more...] about Q&A With Ibi Zoboi and Loveis Wise, The People Remember
Cover Reveal for Revolution in Our Time by Kekla Magoon
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party’s Promise to the People by Kekla Magoon. The book was designed by Matt Roeser. The book will be released on September 28, 2021, by Candlewick Press. Take a look at the Revolution in Our Time website and … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Revolution in Our Time by Kekla Magoon
Q&A with Angela Joy: BLACK IS A RAINBOW COLOR
Today we're pleased to welcome Angela Joy to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture book BLACK IS A RAINBOW COLOR, out now! A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on. Red is a rainbow … [Read more...] about Q&A with Angela Joy: BLACK IS A RAINBOW COLOR
