By Yeonwoo Shim Today we're thrilled to welcome Jason Reynolds to the WNDB blog to discuss Stuntboy, in the Meantime. From Newbery Medal honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes a hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel about the greatest young … [Read more...] about Q&A With Jason Reynolds, Stuntboy, in the Meantime
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Q&A With Natasha Bowen, Skin of the Sea
By Ashley Wells Ajinkya Today we're pleased to welcome Natasha Bowen to the WNDB blog to discuss Skin of the Sea, out now! An unforgettable fantasy debut inspired by West African mythology, this is Children of Blood and Bone meets The Little Mermaid, in which a mermaid takes on the gods … [Read more...] about Q&A With Natasha Bowen, Skin of the Sea
Black Was the Ink Connects Past and Present
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
Q&A With Tiffany D. Jackson, Santa in the City
By Christine Lively Today we're pleased to welcome Tiffany D. Jackson to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture book Santa in the City, out November 2, 2021! A little girl’s belief in Santa is restored in this ode to the magic of Christmas. It’s two weeks before Christmas, and Deja is worried … [Read more...] about Q&A With Tiffany D. Jackson, Santa in the City
Q&A With Roseanne A. Brown, A Psalm of Storms and Silence
By Steve Dunk Today we're pleased to welcome Roseanne A. Brown to the WNDB blog to discuss A Psalm of Storms and Silence, out November 2, 2021. *Spoilers for A Song of Wraiths and Ruin Hi Roseanne, thanks so much for talking to We Need Diverse Books! Thank you for having me! Now … [Read more...] about Q&A With Roseanne A. Brown, A Psalm of Storms and Silence
Cover Reveal for Finding Jupiter by Kelis Rowe
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Finding Jupiter by Kelis Rowe! The cover was illustrated by Delmaine Donson and designed by Ray Shappell. The book will be released on May 31, 2022 by Crown Books for Young Readers. Preorder it here. Sparks fly when Orion and Ray meet for the first … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Finding Jupiter by Kelis Rowe
Q&A With Ayana Gray, Beasts of Prey
By Danielle Wilkinson Today we’re excited to welcome Ayana Gray to the WNDB blog to discuss Beasts of Prey! I saw that the idea for BOP came from a collection of experiences you tucked away in your mind for later, including going to Ghana. I was wondering when was the moment you … [Read more...] about Q&A With Ayana Gray, Beasts of Prey
Things We Couldn’t Say and Neglected Topics Within YA
Things We Couldn’t Say is out now. Read Jay Coles' personal essay about the book here. By Lisa Gachara “Everyone has a unique story, a unique perspective, and unique identities, intersecting identities, that intrigue me to grow and learn more.” Jay Coles, author of Things We Couldn’t Say, … [Read more...] about Things We Couldn’t Say and Neglected Topics Within YA
Writing YA as Freedom
Things We Couldn't Say is out now. By Jay Coles Once upon a time, my high school guidance counselor told me that my voice was my power. I admit, I had no idea what that really meant then—and I didn’t know what it meant when I started writing my debut, either. That was something that had to be … [Read more...] about Writing YA as Freedom
