Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story by Adib Khorram, illustrated Zainab Faidhi, is on sale now. Order it here! By Nawal Q. Casiano and Cornelius Minor Adib Khorram moves among worlds. As a queer Iranian-American author of writing for young people, he has had to move from American culture … [Read more...] about New Beginnings & Active Hope: Adib Khorram Opens Doors
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Q&A With Ruth Forman, Curls and Glow
By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Ruth Forman to the WNDB blog to discuss her board books Curls (December 22, 2020) and Glow (May 4, 2021), both illustrated by Geneva Bowers. A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls and the beauty of their … [Read more...] about Q&A With Ruth Forman, Curls and Glow
We Need Diverse Books Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We Need Diverse Books Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary Bethesda, MD — We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) is celebrating its fifth anniversary. July 2019 marks WNDB fifth year as a nonprofit organization. WNDB promotes diversity in children’s and young adult literature and was … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary