By Aleah Gornbein Today we're pleased to welcome Adib Khorram to the WNDB blog to discuss YA novel Kiss & Tell, out today, March 22, 2022! Hunter never expected to be a boy band star, but, well, here he is. He and his band Kiss & Tell are on their first major tour of North America, … [Read more...] about Q&A With Adib Khorram, Kiss & Tell
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Abdi Nazemian’s Chandler Legacies Is a Guiding Legacy for Kids
The Chandler Legacies by Abdi Nazemian was released on February 15, 2022. Beth Kramer is a “townie” who returns to her sophomore year after having endured a year of tension with her roommate, Sarah. But Sarah Brunson knows there’s more to that story. Amanda Priya “Spence” Spencer is the … [Read more...] about Abdi Nazemian’s Chandler Legacies Is a Guiding Legacy for Kids
Roots in Iran by Yasmine Mahdavi is a Textured Tapestry of Strong Iranian Women
Roots in Iran: Stories of Visionary Women is out now. Roots in Iran: Stories of Visionary Women is a collection of stories about fifteen remarkable women with roots in Iran. Divided in two sections, the longer chapters provide an in-depth look into the lives of five trailblazers. Readers learn … [Read more...] about Roots in Iran by Yasmine Mahdavi is a Textured Tapestry of Strong Iranian Women
New Beginnings & Active Hope: Adib Khorram Opens Doors
Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story by Adib Khorram, illustrated Zainab Faidhi, is on sale now. Order it here! By Nawal Q. Casiano and Cornelius Minor Adib Khorram moves among worlds. As a queer Iranian-American author of writing for young people, he has had to move from American culture … [Read more...] about New Beginnings & Active Hope: Adib Khorram Opens Doors