We're excited to reveal an exclusive excerpt from graphic novel Enlightened by Sachi Ediriweera! The book was edited by Alyza Liu, designed by Greg Stadnyk, and will be released on September 26, 2023 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. Preorder it here. A spirited young prince longing to learn … [Read more...] about Exclusive Excerpt Reveal for Enlightened by Sachi Ediriweera
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Q&A with Veera Hiranandani, How to Find What You’re Not Looking For
By Steve Dunk Today we’re pleased to welcome Veera Hiranandani to the WNDB blog to discuss How to Find What You’re Not Looking For, out September 14, 2021. Hi Veera! Thanks so much for chatting with We Need Diverse Books. Personally, I enjoyed the book very much, but I can’t imagine I was … [Read more...] about Q&A with Veera Hiranandani, How to Find What You’re Not Looking For
Q&A With Aden Polydoros, The City Beautiful
By Aleah Gornbein Today we’re pleased to welcome Aden Polydoros to the WNDB blog to discuss The City Beautiful. What was the writing process like for The City Beautiful? What was the hardest part about writing this difficult story, and did anything surprise you? During the drafting … [Read more...] about Q&A With Aden Polydoros, The City Beautiful
Cover Reveal for One for All by Lillie Lainoff
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for One for All by Lillie Lainoff. The cover art was illustrated by Kevin Tong and the book was designed by Rich Deas. The book will be released on March 8, 2022, by FSG Books for Young Readers. One for All is a gender-bent retelling of The Three … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for One for All by Lillie Lainoff
Q&A With Victoria Bond, Zora and Me: The Summoner
By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Victoria Bond to the WNDB blog to discuss her MG novel Zora and Me: The Summoner (the last book of the Zora and Me trilogy), out October 13, 2020! Join Victoria Bond for a virtual launch party for Zora and Me: The Summoner on October 13 at 7:00 pm … [Read more...] about Q&A With Victoria Bond, Zora and Me: The Summoner
Q&A With Christina Hammonds Reed, The Black Kids
By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Christina Hammonds Reed to the WNDB blog to discuss her YA novel The Black Kids, out August 4, 2020! Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give, this unforgettable coming-of-age debut novel explores issues of race, class, and violence through the … [Read more...] about Q&A With Christina Hammonds Reed, The Black Kids
Writing About Disability and Eugenics in 1928 in THE DEGENERATES
Content warning: This article contains accurate historical information about ableism and the eugenics movement in the early 1900s in the United States. By J. Albert Mann As a disability activist, I’m often asked, "Has it gone too far?" in reference to accommodations, accessibility, inclusion, … [Read more...] about Writing About Disability and Eugenics in 1928 in THE DEGENERATES
