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
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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 Dan-ah Kim, The Grandmaster’s Daughter
By Yeonwoo Shim Today we're delighted to welcome Dan-ah Kim to the WNDB blog to discuss The Grandmaster's Daughter. Imagination and determination fuel a young black belt as she leads her friends on a mission to protect their dojang. Author-illustrator Dan-ah Kim’s debut is a celebration of … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dan-ah Kim, The Grandmaster’s Daughter
Q&A With Tyler Gordon, We Can: Portraits of Power
By Lisa Gachara Today we're pleased to welcome Tyler Gordon to the WNDB blog to discuss his debut picture book We Can: Portraits of Power, out now! Fifteen-year-old Tyler Gordon's journey from a regular kid growing up in San Jose, California, to a nationally recognized artist wasn’t without … [Read more...] about Q&A With Tyler Gordon, We Can: Portraits of Power
Q&A With Tiffany D. Jackson, Santa in the City
By Christine Lively Today we're pleased to welcome Tiffany D. Jackson to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture book Santa in the City, out November 2, 2021! A little girl’s belief in Santa is restored in this ode to the magic of Christmas. It’s two weeks before Christmas, and Deja is worried … [Read more...] about Q&A With Tiffany D. Jackson, Santa in the City
Cover Reveal for Friends Are Friends, Forever by Dane Liu, Illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for Friends Are Friends, Forever by Dane Liu, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield! The cover art is also by Scurfield, with the book designed by Jen Keenan and edited by Laura Godwin. The book will be released on December 14, 2021 by Henry Holt & Co. Preorder it … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Friends Are Friends, Forever by Dane Liu, Illustrated by Lynn Scurfield
Q&A With Caroline Kusin Pritchard, Gitty and Kvetch
By Michele Kirichanskaya Today we're pleased to welcome Caroline Kusin Pritchard to the WNDB blog to discuss Gitty and Kvetch, written by Pritchard and illustrated by Ariel Landy. First of all, welcome to We Need Diverse Books! Could you tell us a little about yourself and your book, Gitty … [Read more...] about Q&A With Caroline Kusin Pritchard, Gitty and Kvetch
