This Publishers Weekly Q&A with seven children's book authors "about their books showcasing Black cultural and historical figures, and the importance of teaching young people about the full scope of American history" is full of insights and wisdom.
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| Screenshot from the Publishers Weekly feature |
While the quote above by Carole Boston Weatherford resonated the most with me, there's so much more good stuff shared. Read the full Q&A with Kwame Alexander, Regis and Kahran Bethencourt, Ruby Bridges, Cheryl Willis Hudson, Andrea Davis Pinkney, and Carole Boston Weatherford here.
Illustrate, Translate, and Write On,
Lee
P.S. It's also a fun exercise to consider how would YOU answer the questions about your latest book (or even work-in-progress):
Why did you choose your subject?
How did you approach the research?
Why a picture book?
What do you want young readers to understand about your subject?
As book bans expand, why is it important to continue creating books that include this history for young readers?
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