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The Magic of Black Joy in Kirby Howell-Baptiste & Larry C. Fields III’s Little Black Girl and Little Black Boy

By Sarah Murphy Traylor Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Larry C. Fields III’s debut books, Little Black Girl and Little Black Boy, shine with dazzling images and words of encouragement, Black joy, and hope. Little Black Girl celebrates β€œshattering the glass ceilings” and the many β€œmagical things you … [Read more...] about The Magic of Black Joy in Kirby Howell-Baptiste & Larry C. Fields III’s Little Black Girl and Little Black Boy

Cover Reveal & Exclusive Q&A for Speculation by Nisi Shawl

Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for middle grade fantasy debut Speculation by Nisi Shawl! The cover was illustrated by Hillary Wilson. The book was designed by Neil Swaab and will be released on February 14, 2023 by Tu Books at Lee & Low. Preorder it here, here, here, or here. Read on … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal & Exclusive Q&A for Speculation by Nisi Shawl

Cover Reveal for There Goes the Neighborhood by Jade Adia

Today we're excited to reveal the cover for There Goes the Neighborhood by Jade Adia! The cover was illustrated by Shane Ramos under the art direction of Zareen Johnson. The book will be released on March 7, 2023 by Disney-Hyperion. Read on for a Q&A with the author and an exclusive … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for There Goes the Neighborhood by Jade Adia

Jen Ferguson’s Debut The Summer of Bitter and Sweet is a Romance That Refuses Simplification

We previously revealed the cover for The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson here. The book is available now. By Karis Rogerson Jen Ferguson’s debut young adult novel The Summer of Bitter and Sweet delivers exactly what it promises to deliver. It is a delightfully sweet tale of love … [Read more...] about Jen Ferguson’s Debut The Summer of Bitter and Sweet is a Romance That Refuses Simplification

Q&A With Heather Kamins, The Moth Girl

By Laia Feliu Today we're pleased to welcome Heather Kamins to the WNDB blog to discuss YA novelΒ The Moth Girl,Β out since March 8, 2022! Flying doesn’t always mean freedom. Anna is a regular teenaged girl. She runs track with her best friend, gets good grades, and sometimes drinks beer at … [Read more...] about Q&A With Heather Kamins, The Moth Girl

Q&A With Mickey Rowe, Fearlessly Different

By Alaina Lavoie Today we’re pleased to welcome Mickey Rowe to the blog to discuss Fearlessly Different, out today! My name is Mickey Rowe. I am an actor, a theatre director, a father, and a husband. I am also a man with autism. You think those things don’t go together? Let me show you that … [Read more...] about Q&A With Mickey Rowe, Fearlessly Different

Q&A With H. N. Khan, Wrong Side of the Court

Wrong Side of the Court by H.N Khan is out today! We previously revealed the cover of this book here. By Yasmine Aslam-Hashmi β€œLife’s a jigsaw puzzle that comes with no instructions. It’s up to us to choose to sow seeds of peace or destruction.” Life in Toronto’s inner city community at Regent … [Read more...] about Q&A With H. N. Khan, Wrong Side of the Court

Q&A With Laura Gao, Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American

By SunitiΒ Srinivasan Today we're pleased to welcome Laura Gao to the WNDB blog to discussΒ Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American, out March 8, 2022! After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas, where … [Read more...] about Q&A With Laura Gao, Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American