Holiday House Editor Alex Aceves speaks with Authors Laekan Zea Kemp and Ana Crespo about their respective titles DESERT SONG (simultaneously published in Spanish as CANCION DEL DESERTIO), illustrated by Beatriz Gutiérrez Hernández and SAUDADE, illustrated by André Ceolin. From working with illustrators to visualize abstract components like sound and smells to the importance and power of language and traditions, from Portuguese words that defy translation like “Saudade” to the music played by the family in Desert Song.

SAUDADE and DESERT SONG/CANCION DEL DESERTIO are available everywhere books are sold. You can find Ana Crespo at @anacrespobooks on Twitter/X and Instagram and Laekan Zea Kemp @laekanzeakemp on Twitter/X and Instagram.

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Holiday House Publishing Editor-in-Chief Mary Cash speaks with Author Lesa Cline-Ransome about her new verse novel ONE BIG OPEN SKY. From researching the history of Black Homesteaders of the 19th century to navigating the intricacies of familial relationships in a family of formerly enslaved people coming into their own power. Check out this episode for a look at the making of a powerful story told in verse about a family finding freedom and themselves on a trip to find their home, as well as a sneak peak discussion about Lesa’s next project.

ONE BIG OPEN SKY is available everywhere books are sold. You can find Lesa Cline-Ransome at @lclineransome on Twitter/X and Instagram.

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Peachtree Publishing Editor Jonah Heller speaks with author Marc J. Gregson and Book One of the Above the Black trilogy audiobook narrator Vikas Adam about SKY’S END. From whether or not writing a NYTimes Bestseller gives you street cred in a classroom to the audiobook recording process (including which SKY’S END character was the most fun to voice), check out this conversation for behind the scenes looks at one of the most anticipated YA books of the year!

SKY’S END is available everywhere books are sold. You can find Marc J. Gregson at @MJG_Write on Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok. Vikas Adam can be found at @vikasadam on Twitter/X and Instagram.

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