Congratulations to PNW authors Renée Watson and Idris Goodwin on their Walter Dean Meyers Honors from We Need Diverse Books! Announcing the 2026 Walter Dean Myers Awards and Honor Books The We Need Diverse Books Walter Awards Judging Committee has selected the Winners and Honorees for the eleventh annual Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding …
Foreword, which reviews independently published books, did a wonderful interview with Issaquah, WA’s own bestselling author, Newbery Award winner, 2021 PNBA Award winner, and beloved champion of children’s literature, Donna Barba Higuera. You can subscribe to the free Foreword This Week e-newsletter on their website. Below is an excerpt of the interview by reviewer Meg …
What: an in-person party honoring Newbery Award winner Donna Barba Higuera and outgoing winner Tae Keller Where: Brick & Mortar Books, 7430 164th Ave NE, Redmond, and streaming LIVE at Seattle Public Library’s Facebook Page When: Friday, March 4, from 6-8 PM, Pacific This will be an extraordinary night for book lovers! Brick & Mortar Books, Levine Querido, and Seattle Public Library will host this …
