By Nithya Ramcharan From extraplanetary cities to dreamy shoujo-anime-inspired love interests, Wendy Xu’s new graphic novel The Infinity Particle (out August 29, 2023) has it all. Having previously authored the award-winning fantasy graphic novels Tidesong and Mooncakes, Xu made the switch to … [Read more...] about Hope for the Future is at the Heart of The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu
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Cover Reveal for Tokyo Night Parade by J.P. Takahashi, illustrated by Minako Tomigahara
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for picture book Tokyo Night Parade by J.P. Takahashi, illustrated by Minako Tomigahara! The jacket art is by Minako Tomigahara and the jacket design is by Dana Fritts. The book was edited by Mabel Hsu and will be released on October 10, 2023 by Katherine … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Tokyo Night Parade by J.P. Takahashi, illustrated by Minako Tomigahara
When a Wish Becomes a Story
By Aram Kim When I was a little kid growing up in South Korea, I thought I would be an artist who writes stories and draws pictures. The very first book I made was in my first-grade notebook. I titled it A Mischievous Adventurer, wrote a story, and drew pictures. In a self-portrait I made as a … [Read more...] about When a Wish Becomes a Story
Cover Reveal for Grandpa’s Scroll by Ginger Park & Frances Park, illustrated by Kim Dong Hoon
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for Grandpa's Scroll by Ginger Park and Frances Park, illustrated by Kim Dong Hoon! The book will be released in March 2023 by Albert Whitman. Preorder it here, here, or here. Lily lives in Washington, DC. Her grandpa lives in Korea. They’ve never met but … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Grandpa’s Scroll by Ginger Park & Frances Park, illustrated by Kim Dong Hoon
Cover Reveal for See Us Bloom by Kyunghee Kim, illustrated by Emily Paik
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for See Us Bloom by Kyunghee Kim, illustrated by Emily Paik! The book will be released in April 2023 by Modern Marigold Books. Preorder it here, here, or here. See Us Bloom is an inspiring and comforting collection of poems that will take kids on a journey … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for See Us Bloom by Kyunghee Kim, illustrated by Emily Paik
Cover Reveal for Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple Lam
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple Lam! The book was designed by Rachel Zegar and will be released on January 3, 2023 by HarperCollins. Preorder it here. Today is Sunday and that means its dim sum time with my whole family! I can’t wait to see everyone, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Dim Sum, Here We Come! by Maple Lam
Q&A With Jeni Chen, Emet’s Box
By Edie Ching Today we're pleased to welcome Jeni Chen to the WNDB blog to discuss picture book Emet's Box, out now! Emet loves to paint. But grown-ups think he should spend his time doing more important things. When Emet stops doing what he loves, color disappears from his world. What does … [Read more...] about Q&A With Jeni Chen, Emet’s Box
Q&A With Julie Jarema and Helen H. Wu, Tofu Takes Time
By Michele Kirichanskaya Today we're pleased to welcome Julie Jarema and Helen H. Wu to the WNDB blog to discuss their picture book Tofu Takes Time, out today, April 19, 2022! Homemade tofu is good, and good things take time. CLICK CLACK WHIRRRR . . . Lin and her grandma, NaiNai, are making … [Read more...] about Q&A With Julie Jarema and Helen H. Wu, Tofu Takes Time
