Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Ganesha Goes Green by Lakshmi Thamizhmani, illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta! The book was designed by Lindsey Leigh and edited and art directed by Lisa Rosinsky with editorial assistance by Aayushi Agarwal. It will be released on September 5, 2023 by … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Ganesha Goes Green by Lakshmi Thamizhmani, illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta
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Exclusive Excerpt Reveal for Enlightened by Sachi Ediriweera
We're excited to reveal an exclusive excerpt from graphic novel Enlightened by Sachi Ediriweera! The book was edited by Alyza Liu, designed by Greg Stadnyk, and will be released on September 26, 2023 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. Preorder it here. A spirited young prince longing to learn … [Read more...] about Exclusive Excerpt Reveal for Enlightened by Sachi Ediriweera
Cover Reveal for My Mother’s Tongues by Uma Menon, illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for picture book My Mother's Tongues: A Weaving of Languages by Uma Menon, illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell! The book was edited by Mary Lee Donovan with the assistance of Analía Cabello and Juan Botero; designed by Maryellen Hanley; and completed … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for My Mother’s Tongues by Uma Menon, illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell
Cover Reveal for The Runaway Dosa by Suma Subramaniam, illustrated by Parvati Pillai
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for picture book The Runaway Dosa by Suma Subramaniam, illustrated by Parvati Pillai! The book was designed by Steph Stilwell and will be released on September 5, 2023 by Little Bee Books. Preorder it generally here or here, or signed and personalized copies … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for The Runaway Dosa by Suma Subramaniam, illustrated by Parvati Pillai
Cover Reveal for When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna Qureshi
Today we're pleased to reveal the cover for contemporary YA novel When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna Qureshi! The cover was illustrated by Kate Forrester and the book was designed by Sheila Smallwood. The book will be released on September 19, 2023 by Lee & Low. Preorder it here and here. Keep … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna Qureshi
Cover Reveal for Our World: India by Meera Sriram, illustrated by Neethi
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Our World: India by Meera Sriram, illustrated by Neethi! The editing and art direction are by Kate DePalma, and the graphic design is by Sarah Soldano. The book will be published in Spring 2023 by Barefoot Books. Preorder it here. Come along for a day … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Our World: India by Meera Sriram, illustrated by Neethi
Q&A With Varsha Bajaj, Thirst
By Danielle Wilkinson Today we're pleased to welcome Varsha Bajaj to the WNDB blog to discuss middle grade novel Thirst, out since July 19, 2022! The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where … [Read more...] about Q&A With Varsha Bajaj, Thirst
Cover Reveal for My Name by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for My Name by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat! The cover art is also by Sandhya Prabhat, and the book was designed under the art direction of Aram Kim. The book is scheduled to be released on August 1, 2023 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for My Name by Supriya Kelkar, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat
Q&A With Reem Faruqi, Anisa’s International Day
By Khadejah Khan Today we’re pleased to welcome author Reem Faruqi to the WNDB blog to discuss her younger middle grade book Anisa’s International Day, out September 20, 2022! Anisa is super-excited about International Day and can’t wait to share her mother’s samosas with her class. But when … [Read more...] about Q&A With Reem Faruqi, Anisa’s International Day