By Yasmine Aslam-Hashmi The Leaping Laddoo by Harshita Jerath and illustrated by Kamala M. Nair is a whimsical and colourful window into life in India. With the sites, sounds and colours of everyday aspects, readers will learn a unique and playful take to the popular folktale of the Gingerbread … [Read more...] about Q&A With Harshita Jerath, The Leaping Laddoo
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Q&A With Lina AlHathloul and Uma Mishra-Newbery, Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers
By Yasmine Aslam-Hashmi “Do you believe you can fly? I know I will fly—not immediately but definitely,” captures the drive and resilience of Loujain’s will to fly in a place where girls are not allowed to. Inspired by the true story of Loujain AlHathloul, who fought to change the laws in Saudi … [Read more...] about Q&A With Lina AlHathloul and Uma Mishra-Newbery, Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers
Cover Reveal for Santiago’s Dinosaurios by Mariana Ríos Ramírez, Illustrated by Udayana Lugo
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Santiago's Dinosaurios by Mariana Ríos Ramírez, illustrated by Udayana Lugo! The cover was illustrated by Udayana Lugo. The book will be released on October 1, 2022 by Albert Whitman. Preorder it here or here. Santiago is new to the United States, and … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Santiago’s Dinosaurios by Mariana Ríos Ramírez, Illustrated by Udayana Lugo
Cover Reveal for A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth by Christina Soontornvat, Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth by Christina Soontornvat, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk! The cover was illustrated by Dow Phumiruk and designed by Amy Berniker. The book will be released on September 13, 2022 by Candlewick Press. … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth by Christina Soontornvat, Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk
Q&A With Antwan Eady, Nigel and the Moon
By Anushi Mehta Today we're pleased to welcome Antwan Eady to the WNDB blog to discuss picture book Nigel and the Moon, illustrated by Gracey Zhang and released today, February 15, 2022! From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming big. A … [Read more...] about Q&A With Antwan Eady, Nigel and the Moon
Q&A With NoNieqa Ramos, Beauty Woke
By Anisa Lewis Today we're pleased to welcome NoNieqa Ramos to the WNDB blog to discuss picture book Beauty Woke, illustrated by Paola Escobar and released today, February 15, 2022! Beauty Woke is a powerful story of pride and community, told with bold lyricism and the heart of a fairy tale. … [Read more...] about Q&A With NoNieqa Ramos, Beauty Woke
Q&A With Eugenia Cheng and Amber Ren, Bake Infinite Pie with X + Y
By Samantha Leong Today we’re pleased to welcome Eugenia Cheng and Amber Ren to the WNDB blog to discuss their picture book, Bake Infinite Pie with X + Y, which comes out on February 15, 2022! X + Y are dreaming of baking infinite pie... But they don't know if infinite pie is real. With … [Read more...] about Q&A With Eugenia Cheng and Amber Ren, Bake Infinite Pie with X + Y
Cover Reveal for The Moon from Dehradun by Shirin Shamsi, Illustrated by Tarun Lak
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for The Moon from Dehradun by Shirin Shamsi, illustrated by Tarun Lak! The book and cover design are by Michael McCartney. The book will be released on August 30, 2022 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Simon & Schuster. Preorder it here. A lyrical, … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Moon from Dehradun by Shirin Shamsi, Illustrated by Tarun Lak
Q&A With Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Yas Imamura, Love in the Library
By Edie Ching Today we're pleased to welcome Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Yas Imamura to the WNDB blog to discuss their historical picture book Love in the Library, out February 8, 2022! We previously revealed the cover here, with an author's note from Maggie. Set in an incarceration camp where the … [Read more...] about Q&A With Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Yas Imamura, Love in the Library
