Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Esme's Birthday Conga Line by Lourdes Heuer, illustrated by Marissa Valdez! The cover art and illustrations are by Marissa Valdez, and the cover was designed by John Martz. The book will be released on May 10, 2022 by Tundra Books. Preorder it … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Esme’s Birthday Conga Line by Lourdes Heuer, illustrated by Marissa Valdez
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Cover Reveal for Jo Jo Makoons: Fancy Pants by Dawn Quigley, Illustrated by Tara Audibert
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Jo Jo Makoons: Fancy Pants by Dawn Quigley, illustrated by Tara Audibert! The book was designed by Andrea Vandergrift and will be released on May 10, 2022 by Heartdrum. Preorder it here. We previously revealed the cover for the first book in the series … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Jo Jo Makoons: Fancy Pants by Dawn Quigley, Illustrated by Tara Audibert
Q&A With Maggie P. Chang, Geraldine Pu and Her Lunch Box, Too!
By Sara Conway Today we’re pleased to welcome Maggie P. Chang to the WNDB blog to discuss her graphic novel Geraldine Pu and Her Lunch Box, Too!, out June 29, 2021! Meet spunky, funny, and friendly Geraldine Pu as she takes on a bully and makes a new friend in this first book in a new Level 3 … [Read more...] about Q&A With Maggie P. Chang, Geraldine Pu and Her Lunch Box, Too!
Read an Excerpt From Stamped (For Kids) By Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
Today we’re pleased to reveal an exclusive excerpt from Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi, adapted by Sonja Cherry-Paul and illustrated by Rachelle Baker, which published on May 11, 2021. This chapter book edition of the #1 New York … [Read more...] about Read an Excerpt From Stamped (For Kids) By Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
Community, Nature, and Wonder as a Balm in Troubling Times
By Summer Edward The Wonder of the World Leaf by Summer Edward, illustrated by Sayada Ramdial, is on sale now. Eight years ago, I wrote a story, not having the slightest clue that it would sprout into the world as a book during a global pandemic. Back then, I was living in a rowhouse … [Read more...] about Community, Nature, and Wonder as a Balm in Troubling Times
Cover Reveal for Jo Jo Makoons by Dawn Quigley, Illustrated by Tara Audibert
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend by Dawn Quigley, illustrated by Tara Audibert. Cover art by Tara Audibert. Cover design by Andrea Vandergrift. The book will be released on May 11, 2021, by Heartdrum. Preorder here and here! Hello/Boozhoo—meet … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Jo Jo Makoons by Dawn Quigley, Illustrated by Tara Audibert
Q&A With V.T. Bidania, Astrid and Apollo
By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome V.T. Bidania to the WNDB blog to discuss her chapter book series Astrid and Apollo. The first four chapter books are out August 1, 2020! Astrid is afraid of the dark and doesn't want to go on her family camping trip. But her twin brother, … [Read more...] about Q&A With V.T. Bidania, Astrid and Apollo
