Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for La Mala Suerte Is Following Me/La mala suerte me sigue by Ana Siqueira, illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera! The book was designed by Jon Simeon and edited by Karen Boss. Both English and Spanish editions will be released simultaneously on March 12, 2024 … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for La Mala Suerte Is Following Me/La mala suerte me sigue by Ana Siqueira, illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera
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Cover Reveal for Best Believe by NoNieqa Ramos, illustrated by Nicole Medina
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good by NoNieqa Ramos, illustrated by Nicole Medina! The book was designed by Kimberly Morales under the creative direction of Danielle Carnito. The title's associate publisher was Carol Hinz, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Best Believe by NoNieqa Ramos, illustrated by Nicole Medina
Cover Reveal for A Flicker of Hope by Cynthia Harmony, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for A Flicker of Hope: A Story of Migration by Cynthia Harmony, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth! The cover was also illustrated by Devon Holzwarth and designed by Opal Roengchai. The book was edited by Liza Kaplan and Maggie Rosenthal and will be released on … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for A Flicker of Hope by Cynthia Harmony, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth
The Need for “Window-Mirrors”
By Jennifer De Leon During a recent school visit, a young woman came up to me in the signing line and burst into tears. We had never met before, but I felt that in that moment, that we had a connection. I saw that she was crying for herself, for all that she understood and didn’t yet understand … [Read more...] about The Need for “Window-Mirrors”
NoNieqa Ramos on Latine/x Heritage and the Power of Us
By NoNieqa Ramos As we finish celebrating Latinx Heritage month, I want to reflect on who we are. I know there are not enough trees on the planet to print the paper required to preface this reflection, not enough iCloud storage space on earth or in the Milky Way to broach a definition. But a few … [Read more...] about NoNieqa Ramos on Latine/x Heritage and the Power of Us
Cover Reveal for Totally Psychic by Brigid Martin
Today we're elated to reveal the cover for Totally Psychic by Brigid Martin! The cover was illustrated by Vanessa Morales and designed by Neil Swaab. The book will be released on August 15, 2023 by Inkyard Press. Add it on Goodreads here. Paloma Ferrer is psychic. In fact, everyone in her family … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Totally Psychic by Brigid Martin
Q&A With Karina Nicole González, The Coquíes Still Sing
By Tiara C. Allen Today we're pleased to welcome Karina Nicole González to the WNDB blog to discuss picture book The Coquíes Still Sing, illustrated by Krystal Quiles and available in both English and Spanish on August 23, 2022! Co-quí, co-quí! The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family’s … [Read more...] about Q&A With Karina Nicole González, The Coquíes Still Sing
Q&A With Aaron H. Aceves, This Is Why They Hate Us
By Michele Kirichanskaya Today we're pleased to welcome Aaron H. Aceves back to the WNDB blog to discuss YA novel This Is Why They Hate Us, out August 23, 2022! Enrique “Quique” Luna has one goal this summer—get over his crush on Saleem Kanazi by pursuing his other romantic prospects. Never … [Read more...] about Q&A With Aaron H. Aceves, This Is Why They Hate Us
Q&A With Guadalupe García McCall, Echoes of Grace
By Kaley Kiermayr Today we’re pleased to welcome Guadalupe García McCall to the WNDB blog to discuss her young adult novel Echoes of Grace, out on August 16, 2022! In Eagle Pass, Texas, Grace struggles to understand the “echoes” she inherited from her mother—visions which often distort her … [Read more...] about Q&A With Guadalupe García McCall, Echoes of Grace