By Jennifer Baker My grandma was known to quote versesββdo unto othersβ¦β was a fave. As a kid, I listened intently beside my aunt or mother as they read me fairy tales about how generosity and patience was often rewarded over selfishness and greed. These stories served as markers for whatβs … [Read more...] about Family Is Often at the Center of Stories
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Cover Reveal for A Flicker of Hope by Cynthia Harmony, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for A Flicker of Hope: A Story of Migration by Cynthia Harmony, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth! The cover was also illustrated by Devon Holzwarth and designed by Opal Roengchai. The book was edited by Liza Kaplan and Maggie Rosenthal and will be released on … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for A Flicker of Hope by Cynthia Harmony, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth
Cover Reveal for Too Much: My Great Big Native Family by Laurel Goodluck, illustrated by Bridget George
Today we're delighted to share the cover for Too Much: My Great Big Native Family by Laurel Goodluck, illustrated by Bridget George! The book was designed by Lizzy Bromley and edited by Kendra Levin under the management of Morgan York. It will be released on January 23, 2024 by Simon & Schuster … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Too Much: My Great Big Native Family by Laurel Goodluck, illustrated by Bridget George
Elisa A. Bonnin’s 8 Reads to Check Out After Stolen City
By Elisa A. Bonnin My sophomore novel Stolen City, releases on September 20, 2022. Itβs a heist novel about twin thieves who steal magic artifacts from their cityβs colonizers, and who end up stealing the whole city back in the process. The book has four POV characters, all of whom have different … [Read more...] about Elisa A. Bonnin’s 8 Reads to Check Out After Stolen City
Q&A With Francesca Padilla, What’s Coming to Me
By Nithya Ramcharan Today weβre pleased to welcome Francesca Padilla to the WNDB Blog to discuss her novel Whatβs Coming to Me, out August 2, 2022! We previously revealed the cover and an exclusive excerpt for the book here. Seventeen-year-old Minerva GutiΓ©rrez plans revenge on her predatory … [Read more...] about Q&A With Francesca Padilla, What’s Coming to Me
Q&A With Nina Moreno, Join the Club, Maggie Diaz
By Laia Feliu Today we're pleased to welcome Nina Moreno to the WNDB blog to discuss Join the Club, Maggie Diaz, illustrated by Courtney Lovett and out today, May 17, 2022! Everyone in Maggie Diaz's life seems to be finding their true passion. The one thing that defines them as a person. Her … [Read more...] about Q&A With Nina Moreno, Join the Club, Maggie Diaz
Q&A With Joe Cepeda, Rafa Counts on PapΓ‘
By Suniti Srinivasan Today we're pleased to welcome Joe Cepeda to the WNDB blog to discuss picture book Rafa Counts on PapΓ‘, out since May 3, 2022! For fans of Guess How Much I Love You? and Just Me and My DadΒ comes a heartwarming story perfect for Father's Day about a son and his papΓ‘ who … [Read more...] about Q&A With Joe Cepeda, Rafa Counts on PapΓ‘
Q&A With Sas Milledge, Mamo
By Shannon Rygg Today we're pleased to welcome Sas Milledge to the WNDB blog to discuss graphic novelΒ Mamo, out April 19, 2022! Family matters arenβt just hocus-pocus for this young witch! Cartoonist Sas Milledge (The Lost Carnival: A Dick Grayson Graphic Novel) makes her astonishing debut … [Read more...] about Q&A With Sas Milledge, Mamo
Cover Reveal and Q&A for The Turquoise Room/El cuarto turquesa by Monica Brown, Illustrated by Adriana GarcΓa
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover and share a Q&A for bilingual picture book The Turquoise Room/El cuarto turquesa by Monica Brown, illustrated by Adriana GarcΓa! The cover art is also by Adriana Garcia, and the book design is by Rachel Wood. The book will be released on September 27, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal and Q&A for The Turquoise Room/El cuarto turquesa by Monica Brown, Illustrated by Adriana GarcΓa