Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for Born Driven by Saxton Moore Jr., illustrated by Nolwe Azul Tamis! The book comes out November 28, 2023 from Oni Press. Preorder it here. Based on the true story of the first African American NASCAR champion Wendell Scott, Born Driven is an uplifting … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Born Driven by Saxton Moore Jr., illustrated by Nolwe Azul Tamis
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Cover Reveal for Pritty by Keith F. Miller, Jr.
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for young adult novel Pritty by Keith F. Miller, Jr.! The cover art is by SOGO Arts. The book was designed by Alison Klapthor and edited by Carolina Ortiz. It will be released on November 14, 2023 by HarperTeen. Preorder it here. Keep scrolling for an … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Pritty by Keith F. Miller, Jr.
Cover Reveal for Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song by Austin Paramore, illustrated by Sarah Bollinger
We're thrilled to reveal the cover for graphic novel Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song by Austin Paramore, illustrated by Sarah Bollinger! The book was designed by Carey Soucy; inked by Marika Cresta; lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou; and edited by Robin Herrera, Sarah Gaydos, and Grace Scheipeter. … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song by Austin Paramore, illustrated by Sarah Bollinger
Cover Reveal for All the Fighting Parts by Hannah V. Sawyerr
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for All the Fighting Parts by Hannah V. Sawyerr! The cover was illustrated by Rachelle Baker and the book was designed by Micah Fleming. The book will be released on September 19, 2023 by Abrams/Amulet. Preorder it here, here, here, or here. Keep scrolling … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for All the Fighting Parts by Hannah V. Sawyerr
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 & 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
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
Cover Reveal for There Goes the Neighborhood by Jade Adia
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for There Goes the Neighborhood by Jade Adia! The cover was illustrated by Shane Ramos under the art direction of Zareen Johnson. The book will be released on March 7, 2023 by Disney-Hyperion. Read on for a Q&A with the author and an exclusive … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for There Goes the Neighborhood by Jade Adia
Q&A With Dhonielle Clayton, The Marvellers (Part II)
By Steve Dunk Today we're pleased to welcome Dhonielle Clayton to the WNDB blog for the second part of our interview on The Marvellers, illustrated by Khadijah Khatib, out May 3, 2022! Read part one of the interview here. Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dhonielle Clayton, The Marvellers (Part II)