By Nawal Qarooni Sweet and Sour by Debbi Michiko Florence is a middle grade novel about childhood friendships, betrayal and sweet revenge. It is a summer story rife with ups and downs, honesty and flashbacks—set in the coastal town of Mystic Connecticut, where Debbi lives. It comes out September … [Read more...] about Q&A With Debbi Michiko Florence, Sweet and Sour
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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
Q&A With Harmony Becker, Himawari House
By Samantha Leong Today we’re thrilled to welcome Harmony Becker to the WNDB blog to discuss Himawari House. A young adult graphic novel about three foreign exchange students and the pleasures, and difficulties, of adjusting to living in Japan. Living in a new country is no walk in the … [Read more...] about Q&A With Harmony Becker, Himawari House
Q&A With Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Squad
By Ashley Wells Ajinkya Today we’re pleased to welcome Maggie Tokuda-Hall to the WNDB blog to discuss Squad. Your newest book Squad releases on October 5, 2021, and is a young adult graphic novel. You've previously published a picture book (Also an Octopus) and a young adult novel (The … [Read more...] about Q&A With Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Squad
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
