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Family Is Often at the Center of Stories

By Jennifer Baker My grandma was known to quote versesβ€”β€œdo unto others…” 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 what’s … [Read more...] about Family Is Often at the Center of Stories

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. It’s a heist novel about twin thieves who steal magic artifacts from their city’s 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 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 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‘

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