By Aram Kim When I was a little kid growing up in South Korea, I thought I would be an artist who writes stories and draws pictures. The very first book I made was in my first-grade notebook. I titled it A Mischievous Adventurer, wrote a story, and drew pictures. In a self-portrait I made as a … [Read more...] about When a Wish Becomes a Story
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Cover Reveal for Grandpa’s Scroll by Ginger Park & Frances Park, illustrated by Kim Dong Hoon
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for Grandpa's Scroll by Ginger Park and Frances Park, illustrated by Kim Dong Hoon! The book will be released in March 2023 by Albert Whitman. Preorder it here, here, or here. Lily lives in Washington, DC. Her grandpa lives in Korea. They’ve never met but … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Grandpa’s Scroll by Ginger Park & Frances Park, illustrated by Kim Dong Hoon
Cover Reveal for See Us Bloom by Kyunghee Kim, illustrated by Emily Paik
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for See Us Bloom by Kyunghee Kim, illustrated by Emily Paik! The book will be released in April 2023 by Modern Marigold Books. Preorder it here, here, or here. See Us Bloom is an inspiring and comforting collection of poems that will take kids on a journey … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for See Us Bloom by Kyunghee Kim, illustrated by Emily Paik
NoNieqa Ramos on Latine/x Heritage and the Power of Us
By NoNieqa Ramos As we finish celebrating Latinx Heritage month, I want to reflect on who we are. I know there are not enough trees on the planet to print the paper required to preface this reflection, not enough iCloud storage space on earth or in the Milky Way to broach a definition. But a few … [Read more...] about NoNieqa Ramos on Latine/x Heritage and the Power of Us
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
Cover Reveal for I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots by Lid’ya C. Rivera, illustrated by Nina Mata
We're thrilled to reveal the cover for I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots by Lid'ya C. Rivera, illustrated by Nina Mata! The book was edited by Luana Horry and will be released on June 6, 2023 by HarperCollins. Preorder it here or here. Inspired by her own experience, author Lid'ya C. Rivera … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots by Lid’ya C. Rivera, illustrated by Nina Mata
Cover Reveal for The Carpet by Dezh Azaad, illustrated by Nan Cao
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover and jacket for The Carpet: An Afghan Family Story by Dezh Azaad, illustrated by Nan Cao! The book will be released by Abrams Books for Young Readers on April 4, 2023. Preorder it here. This poignant story, about an Afghan refugee child and the family … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Carpet by Dezh Azaad, illustrated by Nan Cao
Cover Reveal for My Name by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for My Name by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat! The cover art is also by Sandhya Prabhat, and the book was designed under the art direction of Aram Kim. The book is scheduled to be released on August 1, 2023 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for My Name by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat
Q&A With Karina Nicole González, The Coquíes Still Sing
By Tiara C. Allen Today we're pleased to welcome Karina Nicole González to the WNDB blog to discuss picture book The Coquíes Still Sing, illustrated by Krystal Quiles and available in both English and Spanish on August 23, 2022! Co-quí, co-quí! The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family’s … [Read more...] about Q&A With Karina Nicole González, The Coquíes Still Sing
