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Cover Reveal for Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Molly Murakami

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Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem, the first installment in the Blue Stars series by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Molly Murakami! The book was designed by Lisa Rudden, edited by Andrea Tompa, and will be released on March … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Molly Murakami

Cover Reveal for Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith! The cover was illustrated by Britt Newton and designed by Pam Consolazio. The book was edited by Andrea Tompa and will be released on April 11, 2023 by Candlewick Press. Preorder it here, here, here, here, here, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Native Writing Intensive Is a Community and Career Building Opportunity

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Learn more about the Native Writing Intensive and apply for our 2021 intensive on the WNDB website. By AJ Eversole For many modern Native Americans, community is one of the strongest pillars of life and culture. Community is a precious gift. This seems to be a similar thought shared with the … [Read more...] about Native Writing Intensive Is a Community and Career Building Opportunity

Cover Reveal for Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia Leitich Smith. The book will be released on June 1, 2021, by Heartdrum. The cover illustration is by Floyd Cooper and the book design is by Catherine San Juan. Preorder here and here! From the author, Cynthia Leitich … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Cover Reveal: Ancestor Approved edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids, a middle-grade anthology edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith and illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt. The book will be released on February 9, 2021, by Heartdrum. Pre-order here!  A collection of intersecting … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal: Ancestor Approved edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Q&A With Author and Curator of Heartdrum Cynthia Leitich Smith

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Today we’re pleased to welcome Cynthia Leitich Smith to the WNDB blog to discuss her young adult novel Hearts Unbroken, her work on the Heartdrum imprint, and the Native Writing Intensive! The Native Writing Intensive is open for applications until June 30, 2020, and you can learn more and apply … [Read more...] about Q&A With Author and Curator of Heartdrum Cynthia Leitich Smith

We Need Diverse Books Announces Online Native Children’s and YA Writing Intensive

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To learn more about the Native Children’s and YA Writing Intensive and to apply, click here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We Need Diverse Books Announces Online Native Children’s and YA Writing Intensive May 6, 2020 Washington, DC — We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) is excited to announce an online Native … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Announces Online Native Children’s and YA Writing Intensive

HarperCollins Children’s Books Launches Heartdrum, a New Native-Focused Imprint

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HarperCollins Children’s Books Launches Heartdrum, a New Native-Focused Imprint November 19, 2019 New York, NY — HarperCollins Children’s Books announced today the launch of Heartdrum, a new Native-focused imprint led by award-winning and New York Times bestselling … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Children’s Books Launches Heartdrum, a New Native-Focused Imprint