By JoAnn Yao Frizzy is an upcoming graphic novel written by Claribel A. Ortega and illustrated by Rose Bousamra, out October 18, 2022! We're delighted to welcome Claribel and editor Kiara Valdez to the WNDB blog to discuss this moving middle grade story about the thorny subject of "good hair," … [Read more...] about Q&A With Author Claribel A. Ortega & Editor Kiara Valdez, Frizzy
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Q&A With Francesca Padilla, What’s Coming to Me
By Nithya Ramcharan Today we’re pleased to welcome Francesca Padilla to the WNDB Blog to discuss her novel What’s Coming to Me, out August 2, 2022! We previously revealed the cover and an exclusive excerpt for the book here. Seventeen-year-old Minerva Gutiérrez plans revenge on her predatory … [Read more...] about Q&A With Francesca Padilla, What’s Coming to Me
Q&A With Claribel Ortega, Witchlings
By Steve Dunk Today we're pleased to welcome Claribel Ortega to the WNDB blog to discuss Witchlings, out since April 5, 2022! Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged … [Read more...] about Q&A With Claribel Ortega, Witchlings
Cover Reveal & Excerpt for What’s Coming to Me by Francesca Padilla
Today we're excited to reveal the cover and an exclusive excerpt from What's Coming to Me by Francesca Padilla, who was a 2016 WNDB Walter Grant recipient! The cover was illustrated by Beatriz Naranjalidad, and the book will be released on August 2, 2022 by Soho Teen. Preorder it here, here, here, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal & Excerpt for What’s Coming to Me by Francesca Padilla
