Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for Dragging Mason County by Curtis Campbell! The cover was illustrated by Jenn Woodall and designed by Rachel Nam. The book will be released on October 3, 2023 by Annick Press. Preorder it here. A laugh-out-loud YA debut that examines the realities of … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Dragging Mason County by Curtis Campbell
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Cover Reveal for Pritty by Keith F. Miller, Jr.
Today we're delighted to reveal the cover for young adult novel Pritty by Keith F. Miller, Jr.! The cover art is by SOGO Arts. The book was designed by Alison Klapthor and edited by Carolina Ortiz. It will be released on November 14, 2023 by HarperTeen. Preorder it here. Keep scrolling for an … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Pritty by Keith F. Miller, Jr.
Writing Autistic Characters with Lyn Miller-Lachmann and Meg Eden Kuyatt
By Thushanthi Ponweera Today we're pleased to welcome Lyn Miller-Lachmann (Torch) and Meg Eden Kuyatt (Good Different) to the WNDB blog to discuss writing autistic characters and more! * Both Selah (in Good Different) and Tomas (in Torch) are on the autism spectrum but are both … [Read more...] about Writing Autistic Characters with Lyn Miller-Lachmann and Meg Eden Kuyatt
The Need for “Window-Mirrors”
By Jennifer De Leon During a recent school visit, a young woman came up to me in the signing line and burst into tears. We had never met before, but I felt that in that moment, that we had a connection. I saw that she was crying for herself, for all that she understood and didn’t yet understand … [Read more...] about The Need for “Window-Mirrors”
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 Goddess Crown by Shade Lapite
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for young adult fantasy Goddess Crown by Shade Lapite! The cover was designed by Maria Middleton. The book will be released in September 2023 by Walker Books US. Preorder it here, here, here, here, or here. Keep scrolling for an exclusive note from the … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Goddess Crown by Shade Lapite
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 My Father, The Panda Killer by Jamie Jo Hoang
Today we're excited to reveal the cover for young adult novel My Father, The Panda Killer by Jamie Jo Hoang! The cover was illustrated by Marcos Chin. The book will be released on August 29, 2023 by Crown Books for Young Readers. Preorder it here, here, or here. Keep scrolling for a letter from the … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for My Father, The Panda Killer by Jamie Jo Hoang
Cover Reveal for Magic Has No Borders edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for young adult anthology Magic Has No Borders, edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra! The cover was illustrated by Jyotirmayee Patra and designed by Joel Tippie. The book was edited by Megan Ilnitzki and will be released on May 23, 2023 by HarperTeen. … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Magic Has No Borders edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra