Book releases this month herald a call for action against racism, a celebration of food and family, the launch of a writing career, and a reminder to take a moment to enjoy the world around us.
Dismantling Racism
Layla Saad launched the young readers edition of her bestselling book Me and White Supremacy (Sourcebooks Explore) on January 30. The event was hosted by Loyalty Bookstore in Washington, D.C., and included (clockwise, from bottom r.) Tiffany Jewell (This Book Is Anti-Racist, Quarto), Saad, an American Sign Language interpreter with Pro Bono ASL, and Christine Bollow, programs and marketing manager at Loyalty Bookstore. Held via Crowdcast, the conversation centered on how to give young people the tools they need to actively dismantle racism and become anti-racist changemakers.
Once Upon a Book Signing
On February 7, Lisa Yee signed copies of her new book Maizy Chen’s Last Chance (Random House), a story about a girl who works at her family’s restaurant and discovers long-buried family secrets. The event took place at Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Montrose, Calif.
Mermaid Wishes
On February 8, Lisa Stringfellow, author of the debut middle grade novel A Comb of Wishes (Quill Tree), signed stock at Blue Bunny Books & Toys in Dedham, Mass. The book is a Caribbean folklore-inspired story about a girl and a vengeful mermaid who has the power to bring her mother back to life.
Stopping to Smell the Flowers
Shawn Harris visited Chronicle Books in San Francisco on February 10 to celebrate his recent Caldecott Honor for his authorial debut, Have You Ever Seen a Flower? (Chronicle), a picture book that explores the relationship between childhood and nature.
