Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for I Love My Beautiful Hair, written and illustrated by Elissa Wentt. The cover art was illustrated by Wentt and the cover was designed by Rae Crawford. The book will be released on June 28, 2022 by Scholastic. Little EJ is so excited to join her mom … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for I Love My Beautiful Hair by Elissa Wentt
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12 Children’s and YA Books by Palestinian Authors
By Hannah Moushabeck Growing up, my father always told me, “Books are the gateway to a culture’s soul," and that, as Palestinians, it was important that we educate people about the history, art, literature, and beauty of our culture—to show our humanity to a world that often forgets it. Like many … [Read more...] about 12 Children’s and YA Books by Palestinian Authors
Are Antiracism Books for Kids Actually Working?
By Nia Tucker In the year 2020, Google searches for the term antiracist peaked from May to June. The second most popular term was reading, followed by the title of the book Antiracist Baby. The rise of antiracism in the face of increased police brutality and racist state surveillance has caused … [Read more...] about Are Antiracism Books for Kids Actually Working?
Author Rajani LaRocca Writes Because She’s Fascinated by People
By Karis Rogerson In her dual career as both a doctor and a writer, children's book author Rajani LaRocca said she is fascinated by people. “That is what is at the heart of both of the things I do,” LaRocca told WNDB. “As a physician, [I] approach things from an objective viewpoint, listen … [Read more...] about Author Rajani LaRocca Writes Because She’s Fascinated by People
How We Can Face the Pandemic Together
Vy's Special Gift by Ha-Giang Trinh, illustrated by Evi Shelvia is on sale now. By Ha-Giang Trinh When I joined the workshop Children During the time of COVID-19 organized by Room to Read in June 2020, I thought long and hard about what kind of stories I should write. There were many angles I … [Read more...] about How We Can Face the Pandemic Together
I Hope I Dream of Popo Helps Reconnect People
By Livia Blackburne Growing up in the United States, I became aware of a prototypical American model for grandparents. Sit-com grandparents, if you will. While I knew intellectually that the model was by no means universal, it still made an impression on me. In my head, American grandparents … [Read more...] about I Hope I Dream of Popo Helps Reconnect People
Q&A with Doyin Richards, Watch Me
By JoAnn Yao Today we're pleased to welcome Doyin Richards to the blog to discuss his new picture book Watch Me: A Story of Immigration and Inspiration, out now! A picture book about immigration, WATCH ME is based on the author's father's own story. Joe came to America from Africa when he … [Read more...] about Q&A with Doyin Richards, Watch Me
Why We Need More Diversity in South Asian Representation
By Mishma Nixon The first time I attended BookExpo (formerly BookExpo America) in 2017, a random man looked at my badge and asked me, “What is Sri Lanka? Is it part of India?” I wish I gave him a smart response, but I don’t even remember what I said to him now. That was my first trip to the US … [Read more...] about Why We Need More Diversity in South Asian Representation
5 Bookish Podcasts That Amplify Diverse Voices
By Asha Sridhar How do you ensure that something as non-negotiable as diversity is not reduced to just a trend? Who decides who the supposed audience for a book should be and on what basis? If you’ve found yourself thinking about this and more, join the conversation with these podcasts on … [Read more...] about 5 Bookish Podcasts That Amplify Diverse Voices
