By Sarah Murphy Traylor Today we're pleased to welcome R. Eric Thomas to the WNDB blog to discuss Kings of B'More, out today, May 31, 2022! With junior year starting in the fall, Harrison feels like he’s on the precipice of, well, everything. Standardized testing, college, and the terrifying … [Read more...] about Q&A With R. Eric Thomas, Kings of B’More
LGBTQ+ Pride
Q&A With Joanna McClintick & Juana Medina, ‘Twas the Night Before Pride
By Isabel Taswell Today we're pleased to welcome Joanna McClintick and Juana Medina to the WNDB blog to discuss their picture book 'Twas the Night Before Pride, out since May 3, 2022! Pride’s . . . a day that means “Together, we are strong!” This joyful picture-book homage to a day of … [Read more...] about Q&A With Joanna McClintick & Juana Medina, ‘Twas the Night Before Pride
Phil Stamper’s Third YA Novel Is About Found Family and Queer Excellence
By Karis Rogerson Phil Stamper’s latest YA, Golden Boys (out February 8, 2022) promises to be a story of queer friendship centering four boys from the same rural town who all embark of separate summer adventures. In responses to questions sent via email, Phil spoke about the struggles of writing … [Read more...] about Phil Stamper’s Third YA Novel Is About Found Family and Queer Excellence
Celebrating Pride During a Pandemic With Rainbow Revolutions
By Jamie Lawson This is going to be a strange Pride month. This is a strange time for a lot of people, of course. COVID-19 has forced changes to day to day life in ways that are challenging for many; but for queer people around the world, the canceling of Pride celebrations—amid restrictions … [Read more...] about Celebrating Pride During a Pandemic With Rainbow Revolutions
5 Authors Share About Their Books for Pride Month
By Alaina Leary Happy Pride Month! Today we’re pleased to welcome Kacen Callender, Anna-Marie McLemore, Aiden Thomas, Victoria Lee, and Mason Deaver to the WNDB blog to discuss their work. Kacen Callender Kacen Callender is originally from Saint Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Kacen has a … [Read more...] about 5 Authors Share About Their Books for Pride Month
