By Nithya Ramcharan Today we’re pleased to invite Akshaya Raman to the WNDB blog to discuss her book The Ivory Key, out January 4, 2022! In this epic YA fantasy debut, magic, a prized resource, is the only thing between peace and war. When magic runs out, four estranged royal siblings must … [Read more...] about Q&A With Akshaya Raman, The Ivory Key
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Q&A With Elise Bryant, One True Loves
By Danielle Wilkinson We’re excited to talk to Elise Bryant today about One True Loves, her companion novel to Happily Ever Afters! From the author of Happily Ever Afters comes another irresistible YA romantic comedy full of self-discovery and Black love—and a dreamy European cruise. Perfect … [Read more...] about Q&A With Elise Bryant, One True Loves
Sophia Glock’s Debut Graphic Memoir is About Family Secrets
Passport by Sophia Glock is out November 30, 2021. An unforgettable graphic memoir by debut talent Sophia Glock reveals her discovery as a teenager that her parents are agents working for the CIA. Young Sophia has lived in so many different countries, she can barely keep count. Stationed now … [Read more...] about Sophia Glock’s Debut Graphic Memoir is About Family Secrets
Q&A With Adrianna Cuevas, Cuba in My Pocket
By JoAnn Yao Today we're pleased to welcome Adrianna Cuevas to the blog to discuss Cuba in My Pocket, out yesterday! Read the personal essay Adrianna previously wrote for us, "Stories Are How I Preserve My Family's History," here. First of all, thank you for speaking with us! This book … [Read more...] about Q&A With Adrianna Cuevas, Cuba in My Pocket
Q&A With Katie Yamasaki, Dad Bakes
By Christine Lively Today we’re delighted to welcome Katie Yamasaki to the WNDB blog to talk about Dad Bakes. The connection between the father and child is so strong in the story. How did you decide to show that? One of the ways that I wanted to share this relationship is in the … [Read more...] about Q&A With Katie Yamasaki, Dad Bakes
The Power of Family History
Watercress by Andrea Wang, illustrated by Jason Chin, is on sale on March 30, 2021. Order it here! By Andrea Wang As a child, I hated history. This only seems notable because my father was a history professor. When he talked about historical events with his friends, his voice would rise, … [Read more...] about The Power of Family History
My Picture Book Was Inspired by My Love of Bindis
Bindu’s Bindis by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Parvati Pillai, is out now. Order it here! We revealed the cover last year. By Supriya Kelkar One of my earliest memories from my childhood is watching my mom get ready for parties. I would watch her drape her sari, taking care to straighten out … [Read more...] about My Picture Book Was Inspired by My Love of Bindis
Jennifer Yen’s YA Novel Is Pride & Prejudice Meets the Great British Baking Show With an All-Asian Main Cast
A Taste for Love by Jennifer Yen is out now. Order it here! By Karis Rogerson When I first read about A Taste for Love, I was absolutely hooked by the premise. It sounded like a teenage Bachelorette with baking! And then there’s the Jane Austen retelling, which is just the icing on the cake … [Read more...] about Jennifer Yen’s YA Novel Is Pride & Prejudice Meets the Great British Baking Show With an All-Asian Main Cast
Cover Reveal for How to Win a Slime War by Mae Respicio
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for How to Win a Slime War by Mae Respicio. The book cover was illustrated by Nicko Tumamak and designed by Katrina Damkoehler. The book will be released on September 14, 2021, from Wendy Lamb Books/Random House Kids. Pre-order the book here and add it on … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for How to Win a Slime War by Mae Respicio
