By Olivia Mules Today we're pleased to welcome the Alphabet Rockers (Kaitlin McGaw and Tommy Shephard) and Ashley Evans to the WNDB blog to discuss their picture book You Are Not Alone, out January 11, 2022! We previously revealed the cover here. This empathetic and inclusive picture book … [Read more...] about Q&A With The Alphabet Rockers and Ashley Evans, You Are Not Alone
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Cover Reveal for Bessie the Motorcycle Queen by Charles R. Smith, illustrated by Charlot Kristensen
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for Bessie the Motorcycle Queen by Charles R. Smith, illustrated by Charlot Kristensen! The art direction/design is by Brian LaRossa, and the book interior was designed by Sarah Dvojack. The book will be released on September 20, 2022 by Scholastic. Preorder … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Bessie the Motorcycle Queen by Charles R. Smith, illustrated by Charlot Kristensen
Cover Reveal for Aaahhh! by Guilherme Karsten
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Aaahhh! by Guilherme Karsten! The book is written and illustrated by Guilherme Karsten and translated from Portuguese by Eric M. B. Becker. The book will be released on March 29, 2022 by Tapioca Stories. Preorder it here, and see Guilherme on the Draw … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Aaahhh! by Guilherme Karsten
Q&A With Karen Chan, What’s That?
By Sara Conway Today we’re pleased to invite Karen Chan to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture book What’s That?, illustrated by Basia Tran, out November 30, 2021! Jax loves the food his family cooks. But when his grandmother packs his favorite Chinese dishes for his first day of school, Jax … [Read more...] about Q&A With Karen Chan, What’s That?
Q&A With Martha Brockenbrough, Grace Lin, and Julia Kuo, I Am An American
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
No More Ghosts! A (Queer) Picture Book Love Story
Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild, illustrated by Charlene Chua, will be released on December 21, 2021 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). Preorder it here. A tale of young love and the courage it takes to share your heart! Of all the kids in Violet’s class, only one makes Violet’s heart … [Read more...] about No More Ghosts! A (Queer) Picture Book Love Story
Q&A With Natasha Tarpley and Regis and Kahran Bethencourt, The Me I Choose to Be
By Suniti Srinivasan Today we’re pleased to welcome Natasha Tarpley and Regis and Kahran Bethencourt (Creative Soul Photography) to the WNDB blog to discuss The Me I Choose To Be. Who was your inspiration when it came to writing books like I Love My Hair, Bippity Bop Barbershop, and The … [Read more...] about Q&A With Natasha Tarpley and Regis and Kahran Bethencourt, The Me I Choose to Be
Cover Reveal for The Hair Book by LaTonya Yvette, Co-authored and Illustrated by Amanda Jane Jones
Today we're excited to reveal both the board book and picture book covers for The Hair Book by LaTonya Yvette, co-authored and illustrated by Amanda Jane Jones! Both versions of the book will be released on March 8, 2022 by Sterling Publishing. Preorder the board book here and the picture book … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Hair Book by LaTonya Yvette, Co-authored and Illustrated by Amanda Jane Jones
Q&A With Rose Viña and Gloria Felix, Alicia Alonso Dances On
By Samantha Leong Today we’re pleased to welcome Rose Viña and Gloria Felix to the WNDB blog to discuss Alicia Alonso Dances On. How did you two meet? Did you meet through Diverse Dreamers and decide to collaborate with each other? Or vice versa? Rose: We have never actually … [Read more...] about Q&A With Rose Viña and Gloria Felix, Alicia Alonso Dances On
