Today on the WNDB blog: a picture book about community in the aftermath of Hurricane María, a YA novel about romantic shenanigans, and an adult fantasy novel about language and revolution! Link in bio. THE COQUÍES STILL SING/LOS COQUÍES AÚN CANTAN by @karina.nikole was inspired by the author’s own family’s experience after Hurricane María devastated Puerto Rico. Karina spoke to Tiara C. Allen about community, battling stereotypes, and craft. THIS IS WHY THEY HATE US by @aaronaceves is about a bisexual Mexican American teen who pursues multiple other romantic prospects to get over his crush. Aaron spoke to @michelekirichanskaya about this summery YA novel. BABEL by @kuangrf covers student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the role of language and translation in an empire—all in a world with magic. Rebecca spoke with @lyrical.reads about voice, research, and what’s magical about the act of translation.