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
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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
Cover Reveal for Carrimebac by David Barclay Moore, Illustrated by John Holyfield
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for Carrimebac: The Town that Walked by David Barclay Moore, illustrated by John Holyfield. The cover art was designed by John Holyfield and the book was designed by Maryellen Hanley. The book will be released on March 8, 2022, by Candlewick Press. Preorder … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Carrimebac by David Barclay Moore, Illustrated by John Holyfield
Q&A With Raakhee Mirchandani and Holly Hatam, Hair Twins
By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Raakhee Mirchandani and Holly Hatam to the WNDB blog to discuss Hair Twins. TRANSCRIPT [We Need Diverse Books opening credits: text against an animated crinkling paper background. The text reads, “Book Giveaways, Grants, … [Read more...] about Q&A With Raakhee Mirchandani and Holly Hatam, Hair Twins
Q&A With Margarita Engle, A Song of Frutas
By Olivia Mules Today we’re pleased to welcome Margarita Engle to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture book A Song of Frutas, illustrated by Sara Palacios, out August 3, 2021! From Pura Belpré Award–winning author Margarita Engle comes a lively, rhythmic picture book about a little girl … [Read more...] about Q&A With Margarita Engle, A Song of Frutas
Q&A With Karen Yin, Whole Whale
By Michele Kirichanskaya Today we’re pleased to welcome Karen Yin to the WNDB blog to discuss Whole Whale. Congratulations on your debut picture book, Whole Whale! Could you please tell the readers a little about what the book’s about? Thank you! In Whole Whale, one hundred animals … [Read more...] about Q&A With Karen Yin, Whole Whale
Q&A With Aracelis Girmay and Ariana Fields, What Do You Know?
By Michele Kirichanskaya Today we’re pleased to welcome Aracelis Girmay and Ariana Fields to the WNDB blog to discuss What Do You Know? Congratulations on your latest book, What Do You Know? Could you please tell the readers a little about what the book’s about? AF: Thank you so much. … [Read more...] about Q&A With Aracelis Girmay and Ariana Fields, What Do You Know?
