A Million Quiet Revolutions by Robin Gow comes out on March 22, 2022. For as long as they can remember, Aaron and Oliver have only ever had each other. In a small town with few queer teenagers, let alone young trans men, they’ve shared milestones like coming out as trans, buying the right … [Read more...] about Digging in the Past for Our Futures
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Q&A With Remi K. England, The One True Me and You
By Ashley Wells Ajinkya Today we’re pleased to welcome Remi K. England to the WNDB blog to discuss The One True Me and You, available on March 1, 2022. One small fandom convention. One teen beauty pageant. One meet cute waiting to happen. Up and coming fanfic author Kaylee Beaumont is … [Read more...] about Q&A With Remi K. England, The One True Me and You
Q&A With Ethan M. Aldridge, The Legend of Brightblade
By Michele Kirichanskaya Today we're pleased to welcome Ethan M. Aldridge to the WNDB blog to discuss middle grade graphic novel The Legend of Brightblade, out March 1, 2022! Young Prince Alto dreams of being a hero like his mother, the Lady Brightblade. Her well-known legend was woven into … [Read more...] about Q&A With Ethan M. Aldridge, The Legend of Brightblade
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
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
Q&A With Mariko Tamaki, Cold
By Samantha Leong Today we’re pleased to welcome Mariko Tamaki to the WNDB blog to discuss her book Cold, which came out February 8, 2022! This is the story of a boy who died—and a girl who wants to know why. Todd Mayer is dead. Now he's some sort of ghost, hovering over his body, which has … [Read more...] about Q&A With Mariko Tamaki, Cold
Q&A With Rebecca Podos, From Dust, A Flame
By Aleah Gornbein Today we're pleased to welcome Rebecca Podos to the WNDB blog to discuss From Dust, A Flame, out March 8, 2022 from Balzer + Bray. Hannah’s whole life has been spent in motion. Her mother has kept her and her brother, Gabe, on the road for as long as she can remember, leaving … [Read more...] about Q&A With Rebecca Podos, From Dust, A Flame
Leslie Vedder Wrote a Genderbent Queer Fairy Tale Retelling
Debut Author Leslie Vedder on The Books and Tropes She Loves By Karis Rogerson When Leslie Vedder was a young child, her father used to read fantasy books aloud to her. When he came to The Hobbit, Leslie says, she thought hobbits were “some sort of rabbit-creature,” and that’s why her … [Read more...] about Leslie Vedder Wrote a Genderbent Queer Fairy Tale Retelling
Q&A With Rachel Roasek, Love Somebody
By Aleah Gornbein Today we're pleased to welcome Roachel Roasek to the WNDB blog to discuss Love Somebody, out January 11, 2022! A sparkling YA debut rom-com about a popular high-school girl, her ex-boyfriend-turned-best-friend, and the girl they both fall for—perfect for fans of Becky … [Read more...] about Q&A With Rachel Roasek, Love Somebody