By Edie Ching Today we're thrilled to welcome co-authors Martha Brockenbrough and Grace Lin as well as illustrator Julia Kuo to the WNDB blog discuss their picture book I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story, out November 23, 2021! He challenged the Supreme Court on his right to be called … [Read more...] about Q&A With Martha Brockenbrough, Grace Lin, and Julia Kuo, I Am An American
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Q&A With De Nichols, Art of Protest
By Michele Kirichanskaya Today we're thrilled to welcome De Nichols to the WNDB Blog to discuss Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution, out November 11, 2021! From Keith Haring to Extinction Rebellion, the civil rights movement to Black Lives Matter, what … [Read more...] about Q&A With De Nichols, Art of Protest
Roots in Iran by Yasmine Mahdavi is a Textured Tapestry of Strong Iranian Women
Roots in Iran: Stories of Visionary Women is out now. Roots in Iran: Stories of Visionary Women is a collection of stories about fifteen remarkable women with roots in Iran. Divided in two sections, the longer chapters provide an in-depth look into the lives of five trailblazers. Readers learn … [Read more...] about Roots in Iran by Yasmine Mahdavi is a Textured Tapestry of Strong Iranian Women
Q&A With Tyler Gordon, We Can: Portraits of Power
By Lisa Gachara Today we're pleased to welcome Tyler Gordon to the WNDB blog to discuss his debut picture book We Can: Portraits of Power, out now! Fifteen-year-old Tyler Gordon's journey from a regular kid growing up in San Jose, California, to a nationally recognized artist wasn’t without … [Read more...] about Q&A With Tyler Gordon, We Can: Portraits of Power
Q&A With Ariel Henley, A Face For Picasso: Coming of Age with Crouzon Syndrome
By Alaina Lavoie Today we’re pleased to welcome Ariel Henley to the WNDB blog to discuss A Face for Picasso, out November 2, 2021. I am ugly. There's a mathematical equation to prove it. At only eight months old, identical twin sisters Ariel and Zan were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome -- a … [Read more...] about Q&A With Ariel Henley, A Face For Picasso: Coming of Age with Crouzon Syndrome
Q&A With Alice Wong, Disability Visibility: 17 First Person Stories for Today (Adapted for Young Adults)
By Asha Sridhar Today we're happy to welcome Alice Wong to discuss the young adult adaptation of Disability Visibility. Firstly, I want to congratulate you on bringing out such a beautiful book. So, why did you decide to adapt the book for a young audience and how has the process been for … [Read more...] about Q&A With Alice Wong, Disability Visibility: 17 First Person Stories for Today (Adapted for Young Adults)
Cover Reveal for Kind Like Marsha by Sarah Prager, Illustrated by Cheryl “Ras” Thuesday
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for Kind Like Marsha by Sarah Prager! The cover and interior illustrations are by Cheryl “Ras” Thuesday, and the print book cover and interior design are by Marissa Raybuck. The book will be released on May 3, 2022 by Running Press Kids. Preorder it at the … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Kind Like Marsha by Sarah Prager, Illustrated by Cheryl “Ras” Thuesday
Q&A With Leo Baker, Skate for Your Life
By Michele Kirichanskaya Today we’re pleased to welcome Leo Baker to the WNDB blog to discuss Skate for Your Life. First of all, congratulations on your newest book, Skate for Your Life. Could you tell us in your own words what it’s about? Skate For Your Life chronicles my journey … [Read more...] about Q&A With Leo Baker, Skate for Your Life
Cover Reveal for Revolution in Our Time by Kekla Magoon
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party’s Promise to the People by Kekla Magoon. The book was designed by Matt Roeser. The book will be released on September 28, 2021, by Candlewick Press. Take a look at the Revolution in Our Time website and … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Revolution in Our Time by Kekla Magoon
