Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Skater Cielo by Rachel Katstaller! The cover was designed by Rae Crawford, and the book will be released on July 26, 2022 by Scholastic. Meet Cielo, a fierce skater who finds that facing your fear of failing gives you the courage to … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Skater Cielo by Rachel Katstaller
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Q&A With Meera Sriram, Dumpling Day & Between Two Worlds
By Anushi Mehta Today we're pleased to welcome Meera Sriram to the WNDB blog to discuss her two upcoming picture books: Dumpling Day (out October 15, 2021 from Barefoot Books) and Between Two Worlds (out September 21, 2021 from Penny Candy Books). See our previous cover reveal for Dumpling … [Read more...] about Q&A With Meera Sriram, Dumpling Day & Between Two Worlds
Q&A With Katie Yamasaki, Dad Bakes
By Christine Lively Today we’re delighted to welcome Katie Yamasaki to the WNDB blog to talk about Dad Bakes. The connection between the father and child is so strong in the story. How did you decide to show that? One of the ways that I wanted to share this relationship is in the … [Read more...] about Q&A With Katie Yamasaki, Dad Bakes
Bravo Anjali Embodies Truth for Children
Bravo Anjali will be released on September 21, 2021. By Cornelius Minor and Nawal Qarooni Casiano When truth is unadorned, it’s most beautiful. All over America right now people are arguing about the ways that we tell the truth to children. Our work has always been to advance truth, yet … [Read more...] about Bravo Anjali Embodies Truth for Children
How Picture Books Can Normalize Anxiety and Make Kids Feel Understood
By Manka Kasha Small Knight and the Anxiety Monster by Manka Kasha is on sale now. I was an extremely anxious child. Saying “hello” or “thank you” to adults, phone calls, interacting with other kids—all these day-to-day activities were my personal hell (and, who am I kidding, in many ways they … [Read more...] about How Picture Books Can Normalize Anxiety and Make Kids Feel Understood
My Two Border Towns Is About the Duality of Life on the Border
My Two Border Towns by David Bowles, illustrated by Erika Meza, is on sale now. Check out an educator's guide for the book. By Nawal Qarooni Casiano The story begins, “Every other Saturday, my dad wakes me up early. ‘Come on, m’ijo,’ he says. “Vamos al Otro Lado.’” The Other Side refers … [Read more...] about My Two Border Towns Is About the Duality of Life on the Border
Cover Reveal for The Leaping Laddoo by Harshita Jerath, Illustrated by Kamala M. Nair
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for The Leaping Laddoo by Harshita Jerath, illustrated by Kamala M. Nair. The cover art was designed by Kamala M. Nair. The book will be released in March 2022, by Albert Whitman & Company. Pre-order The Leaping Laddoo. Mrs. Kapoor makes a laddoo … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Leaping Laddoo by Harshita Jerath, Illustrated by Kamala M. Nair
Q&A With Gillian Sze and Michelle Lee, My Love For You Is Always
By Thushanthi Ponweera Today we’re pleased to welcome Gillian Sze and Michelle Lee to the WNDB blog to discuss My Love For You Is Always. This story centers around the simple act of a mother cooking a meal for her child. What do you think it is about food that translates into love across … [Read more...] about Q&A With Gillian Sze and Michelle Lee, My Love For You Is Always
12 Children’s and YA Books by Palestinian Authors
By Hannah Moushabeck Growing up, my father always told me, “Books are the gateway to a culture’s soul," and that, as Palestinians, it was important that we educate people about the history, art, literature, and beauty of our culture—to show our humanity to a world that often forgets it. Like many … [Read more...] about 12 Children’s and YA Books by Palestinian Authors
