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
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Cover Reveal for You So Black by Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., illustrated by London Ladd
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for You So Black by Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., illustrated by London Ladd! The book will be released on January 10, 2023 by Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Preorder it here. Keep scrolling for an exclusive Q&A with … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for You So Black by Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., illustrated by London Ladd
Q&A With Brynne Barnes, Black Girl Rising
By Yasmine Aslam-Hashmi Today we're pleased to welcome Brynne Barnes to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture book Black Girl Rising, illustrated by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh and out June 28, 2022! This enduring anthem for Black girls celebrates their power, potential, and brilliance—for themselves … [Read more...] about Q&A With Brynne Barnes, Black Girl Rising
Cover Reveal for Holding Her Own by Traci N. Todd, illustrated by Shannon Wright
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes by Traci N. Todd, illustrated by Shannon Wright! The cover was designed by Shannon Wright and Charles Kreloff under the art direction of David Saylor. The book will be released on January 3, 2023 by … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Holding Her Own by Traci N. Todd, illustrated by Shannon Wright
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
Cover Reveal for Bessie the Motorcycle Queen by Charles R. Smith, illustrated by Charlot Kristensen
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for Bessie the Motorcycle Queen by Charles R. Smith, illustrated by Charlot Kristensen! The art direction/design is by Brian LaRossa, and the book interior was designed by Sarah Dvojack. The book will be released on September 20, 2022 by Scholastic. Preorder … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Bessie the Motorcycle Queen by Charles R. Smith, illustrated by Charlot Kristensen
Q&A With Tyler Gordon, We Can: Portraits of Power
By Lisa Gachara Today we're pleased to welcome Tyler Gordon to the WNDB blog to discuss his debut picture book We Can: Portraits of Power, out now! Fifteen-year-old Tyler Gordon's journey from a regular kid growing up in San Jose, California, to a nationally recognized artist wasn’t without … [Read more...] about Q&A With Tyler Gordon, We Can: Portraits of Power
Q&A With Oge Mora, Everybody in the Red Brick Building
By Isabel Taswell Today we're pleased to welcome Oge Mora to the WNDB blog to discuss Everybody in the Red Brick Building. You collaborated on another book before Everybody in the Red Brick Building, when you illustrated The Oldest Student. How did that experience with collaboration inform … [Read more...] about Q&A With Oge Mora, Everybody in the Red Brick Building
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
