By Paola M. Today we’re pleased to welcome Fabio Napoleoni to the WNDB blog to discuss Dragonboy, which came out this week. Can you share the inspiration behind your story? I have a soon to be 23-year-old son whose name is Marcus and he is our first child. He just had a very creative … [Read more...] about Q&A With Fabio Napoleoni, Dragonboy
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9 Children’s and YA Books by Jewish Authors
By Katherine Locke Jewish children’s literature is blooming, and I love to see it. As a Jewish children’s book writer who grew up in a time where I could find few books not about the Holocaust or pogroms featuring Jewish characters, I am thrilled that kids today can see a wide breadth of Jewish … [Read more...] about 9 Children’s and YA Books by Jewish Authors
Author Rajani LaRocca Writes Because She’s Fascinated by People
By Karis Rogerson In her dual career as both a doctor and a writer, children's book author Rajani LaRocca said she is fascinated by people. “That is what is at the heart of both of the things I do,” LaRocca told WNDB. “As a physician, [I] approach things from an objective viewpoint, listen … [Read more...] about Author Rajani LaRocca Writes Because She’s Fascinated by People
The Importance of Intergenerational Storytelling and Learning Self-Love From Our Elders
Wanda by Sihle Nontshokweni and Mathabo Tlali, illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, is on sale now. Order it here! By Sihle Nontshokweni and Mathabo Tlali The little ones are always watching. Every day there is a transmission of stories that shape who we are. Our lives are an … [Read more...] about The Importance of Intergenerational Storytelling and Learning Self-Love From Our Elders
How We Can Face the Pandemic Together
Vy's Special Gift by Ha-Giang Trinh, illustrated by Evi Shelvia is on sale now. By Ha-Giang Trinh When I joined the workshop Children During the time of COVID-19 organized by Room to Read in June 2020, I thought long and hard about what kind of stories I should write. There were many angles I … [Read more...] about How We Can Face the Pandemic Together
VIDEO: Illustrator Julia Kuo Draws for Us!
Julia Kuo spoke to us about the process of illustrating the picture book I DREAM OF POPO, out now, and gave a drawing demonstration! Want to read more about the book? Check out this personal essay from I DREAM OF POPO author Livia Blackburne as well. TRANSCRIPT: [We Need … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Illustrator Julia Kuo Draws for Us!
I Hope I Dream of Popo Helps Reconnect People
By Livia Blackburne Growing up in the United States, I became aware of a prototypical American model for grandparents. Sit-com grandparents, if you will. While I knew intellectually that the model was by no means universal, it still made an impression on me. In my head, American grandparents … [Read more...] about I Hope I Dream of Popo Helps Reconnect People
Using Literature to Give Children a Historic View of Palestine
Click below to listen to the author reading this article: By Rifk Ebeid As soon as I step foot onto its soil, I am always overtaken by the incredible freshness of its air. Palestine, my beloved homeland. A place that enriches my spirit with its rich history, vibrant culture, and bountiful … [Read more...] about Using Literature to Give Children a Historic View of Palestine
Picture Book Author Laronda Gardner Middlemiss Writes so Her Son Can See Himself in Books
By LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss Books were not really a big feature in my childhood. I don’t have memories of bringing home picture books from the school library, or of picture books being read aloud in class. Instead, what I have, are a few very specific book-related memories. The first is of … [Read more...] about Picture Book Author Laronda Gardner Middlemiss Writes so Her Son Can See Himself in Books
