By Carol Felicio Popular Folktales Recreated with a Multicultural Twist With common folktales, the animals or settings chosen to demonstrate the lessons in the story hold a different significance for different cultures. In addition to looking at folktales and fairy tales that originated in … [Read more...] about Introducing World of Stories
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Cover Reveal for Curve & Flow by Andrea J. Loney, Illustrated by Keith Mallett
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Curve & Flow: The Elegant Vision of L.A. Architect Paul R. Williams by Andrea J. Loney! The book and cover were illustrated by Keith Mallett and designed by Nicole de las Heras. The book will be released on September 20, 2022 by Knopf Books for Young … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Curve & Flow by Andrea J. Loney, Illustrated by Keith Mallett
A Language Spotlight on Afghanistan
By Carol Felicio The United States is made up of many immigrant populations, but the Afghan immigrant population has grown faster over the last decade than many others. In fact, over 23,000 Afghan refugees arrived in 2021 alone. With the spotlight on Afghanistan this year, we wanted to take a … [Read more...] about A Language Spotlight on Afghanistan
Q&A With Fabio Napoleoni, Dragonboy
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
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!
