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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Cover Reveal for The Lost Ryu by Emi Watanabe Cohen
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for middle grade fantasy The Lost Ryu by Emi Watanabe Cohen! The cover was illustrated by Tatsuro Kiuchi and designed by Sheila Smallwood. The book will be released on June 7, 2022 by Levine Querido. Preorder it here. Kohei Fujiwara has never seen a big … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Lost Ryu by Emi Watanabe Cohen
Cover Reveal + Exclusive Feature for The Devouring Wolf by Natalie C. Parker
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for The Devouring Wolf by Natalie C. Parker! The cover was illustrated by Karl Kwasny and designed by Jessica Jenkins. The interior illustrations are by Tyler Champion. The book will be released on August 2, 2022 by Razorbill and can be preordered … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal + Exclusive Feature for The Devouring Wolf by Natalie C. Parker
Q&A With Wendy Xu, Tidesong
By Samantha Leong Today we’re thrilled to welcome Wendy Xu to the WNDB blog to discuss Tidesong. Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this is a magically heartwarming graphic novel about self-acceptance and friendship. Sophie is a young witch whose mother and … [Read more...] about Q&A With Wendy Xu, Tidesong
Q&A With Makiia Lucier, Year of the Reaper
By Samantha Leong Today we’re thrilled to welcome Makiia Lucier to the WNDB blog to discuss Year of the Reaper. The past never forgets . . . Before an ambush by enemy soldiers, Lord Cassia was an engineer's apprentice on a mission entrusted by the king. But when plague sweeps over the land, … [Read more...] about Q&A With Makiia Lucier, Year of the Reaper
Q&A With Natasha Bowen, Skin of the Sea
By Ashley Wells Today we're pleased to welcome Natasha Bowen to the WNDB blog to discuss Skin of the Sea, out now! An unforgettable fantasy debut inspired by West African mythology, this is Children of Blood and Bone meets The Little Mermaid, in which a mermaid takes on the gods themselves.A … [Read more...] about Q&A With Natasha Bowen, Skin of the Sea
Q&A With Roseanne A. Brown, A Psalm of Storms and Silence
By Steve Dunk Today we're pleased to welcome Roseanne A. Brown to the WNDB blog to discuss A Psalm of Storms and Silence, out November 2, 2021. *Spoilers for A Song of Wraiths and Ruin Hi Roseanne, thanks so much for talking to We Need Diverse Books! Thank you for having me! Now … [Read more...] about Q&A With Roseanne A. Brown, A Psalm of Storms and Silence
Q&A With June CL Tan, Jade Fire Gold
By Anushi Mehta Today we’re pleased to welcome June CL Tan to the WNDB blog to discuss Jade Fire Gold. June, your book has everything: Magic, family, romance, trauma, and nail-biting pace! I found it easy to read, yet so beautifully lyrical. Your use of show vs tell is masterful. Can you … [Read more...] about Q&A With June CL Tan, Jade Fire Gold
Q&A With Ayana Gray, Beasts of Prey
By Danielle Wilkinson Today we’re excited to welcome Ayana Gray to the WNDB blog to discuss Beasts of Prey! I saw that the idea for BOP came from a collection of experiences you tucked away in your mind for later, including going to Ghana. I was wondering when was the moment you … [Read more...] about Q&A With Ayana Gray, Beasts of Prey
