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
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Cover Reveal for Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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
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
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
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
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
