This month we’re chatting with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator and Newbery and Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin. Grace shares how her new book, Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods, came to be, from the concept to the illustrations to the food … [Read more...] about Spilling the Tea: Grace Lin on Turning a Tasty Concept into a Delicious Picture Book
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Excerpt Reveal for Family Style by Thien Pham
Today we're excited to share an exclusive excerpt for Family Style by Thien Pham! This young adult graphic memoir will be released on June 20, 2023 by First Second Books. Preorder it here. Thien's first memory isn't a sight or a sound. It's the sweetness of watermelon and the saltiness of fish. … [Read more...] about Excerpt Reveal for Family Style by Thien Pham
Cover Reveal for Born Driven by Saxton Moore Jr., illustrated by Nolwe Azul Tamis
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for Born Driven by Saxton Moore Jr., illustrated by Nolwe Azul Tamis! The book comes out November 28, 2023 from Oni Press. Preorder it here. Based on the true story of the first African American NASCAR champion Wendell Scott, Born Driven is an uplifting … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Born Driven by Saxton Moore Jr., illustrated by Nolwe Azul Tamis
Cover Reveal & Exclusive Excerpt for Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck, illustrated by Reem Madooh
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck, illustrated by Reem Madooh! The jacket was designed by Mariam Quraishi. The book will be released on March 28, 2023 by Chronicle Books. Preorder it here or here. Read on for an exclusive … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal & Exclusive Excerpt for Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck, illustrated by Reem Madooh
40 Diverse Young Adult Books Coming Fall 2022
Whether you're holding on to the last dregs of warm weather or already breaking out your cozy sweaters, one thing is certain: there's something in this fall's diverse young adult releases for every kind of reader. These books run the gamut from spooky and haunting to sweet and funny—and the most … [Read more...] about 40 Diverse Young Adult Books Coming Fall 2022
40 Diverse Picture Books Coming Fall 2022
By Aleah Gornbein This fall, there is an absolute plethora of diverse picture books to share with young readers! There are stories about the Black, Brown, and Asian experience, familial and friendship relationships of all types, queer, Muslim, and Jewish families, and nonfiction books about … [Read more...] about 40 Diverse Picture Books Coming Fall 2022
40 Diverse Middle Grade Books Coming Fall 2022
By Danielle Wilkinson This fall season has an impressive lineup of middle grade releases featuring brilliant and fearless protagonists—including a vampire slayer trying to prevent a war, a spy who goes undercover to stop a terrorist attack, a boy who can talk to ghosts, and a girl fighting the … [Read more...] about 40 Diverse Middle Grade Books Coming Fall 2022
Cover Reveal for The Ashe Brothers by Judy Allen Dodson, illustrated by David Wilkerson
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for The Ashe Brothers: How Arthur and Johnnie Changed Tennis Forever by Judy Allen Dodson, illustrated by David Wilkerson! The book will be released on December 30, 2022 by Capstone Editions. Preorder it here. As the 2022 US Open is set to begin in late … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Ashe Brothers by Judy Allen Dodson, illustrated by David Wilkerson
Cover Reveal for Contenders by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Arigon Starr
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Arigon Starr! The book was edited by Namrata Tripathi, designed under the art direction of Jasmin Rubero, and will be released on April 11, 2023 by Kokila. Preorder … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Contenders by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Arigon Starr