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Ishta Mercurio
Apr 28, 20203 min read
Cover Collection : Green Lantern: Legacy, written by Minh Le, illustrated by Andie Tong, designed by
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series in which I get REALLY EXCITED about book covers that I REALLY LOVE, and break...
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Ishta Mercurio
Mar 17, 20202 min read
Cover Collection 30: At The Mountain's Base, written by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Weshoyot Al
Welcome to Cover Collection, my mostly weekly blog post in which I talk about book covers that I love, and break down what makes them so...
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Ishta Mercurio
Mar 5, 20202 min read
Cover Collection 29: The Prince and the Dressmaker, written and illustrated by Jen Wang, designed by
Welcome back to Cover Collection, my mostly weekly blog series in which I talk about book covers that I really really love and what I...
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Ishta Mercurio
Mar 4, 20202 min read
Cover Collection 28: You Matter, by Christian Robinson, designed by Sonia Chaghatzbanian
Welcome to cover collection, my (mostly) weekly blog post where I sing the praises of book covers that I love. I failed to post twice...
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Ishta Mercurio
Feb 26, 20202 min read
Cover Collection 27: The Stuff of Stars, written by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Ekua Holmes
Welcome to Cover Collection, my mostly-weekly blog series in which I rave about book covers that I love and what makes them so good. I...
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Ishta Mercurio
Feb 13, 20203 min read
Cover Collection 26: Ordinary Hazards, by Nikki Grimes, With Art and Design by Barbara Grzeslo
We're a few days late, because the conference threw off my posting schedule, but we're still here with Cover Collection, my so-far-weekly...
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Ishta Mercurio
Feb 3, 20202 min read
Cover Collection 25: Tyler Johnson Was Here, written by Jay Coles, designed by Marcie Lawrence, with
Welcome to Cover Collection, my so-far-weekly-in-2020 blog series highlighting book covers that I love and breaking down what I love...
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Ishta Mercurio
Jan 27, 20202 min read
Cover Collection 24: Caldecott 2020 Winner and Honor Books!
Today is the day! It's AWARDS day! And WHAT A DAY! The American Library Association announced the Youth Media Awards today to much...
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Ishta Mercurio
Jan 20, 20202 min read
Cover Collection 23: This Book Is Anti-Racist, by Tiffany Jewell, Illustrated by Aurelia Durand, Des
Welcome to Cover Collection, my not-really-weekly-but-I-keep-trying blog series about the book covers I love and what makes them work....
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Ishta Mercurio
Sep 13, 20192 min read
Cover Collection 22: Special Guest Interview with Debbie Ohi, Author-Illustrator of Sam & Eva!
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series in which I talk about book covers I love and why I love them. This week, we...
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Ishta Mercurio
Jul 30, 20192 min read
Cover Collection 21: The Thing About Jellyfish, written by Ali Benjamin, designed by Marcie Lawrence
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series in which I talk about book covers that I absolutely love, and break down what...
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Ishta Mercurio
Jul 24, 20192 min read
Cover Collection 20: LOST BOY, written by Shelley Hrdlitschka, with art by Marie Bergeron
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series in which I talk about book covers I love and why I love them. This week, I'm...
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Ishta Mercurio
Jul 16, 20193 min read
Cover Collection 19: Special Q & A with Mia Wenjen, Author of Sumo Joe!
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series in which I talk about book covers I love and break down what makes them work....
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Ishta Mercurio
Jul 8, 20191 min read
Cover Collection 18: Lola Shapes the Sky, by Wendy Greenley, Illustrated by Paolo Domeniconi, Design
Welcome to Cover Collection, my mostly weekly blog series in which I talk about book covers I love and why I love them. This week, we're...
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Ishta Mercurio
Jul 1, 20193 min read
Cover Collection 17: Keep This to Yourself, by Tom Ryan, designed by Aphee Messer
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series in which I get excited about book covers I love and talk about why I love...
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Ishta Mercurio
Jun 10, 20192 min read
Cover Collection 16: Patron Saints of Nothing, by Randy Ribay, designed by Dana Li, with art by Jor-
Welcome to Cover Collection, my mostlly-weekly blog series in which I rave about book covers that I love, and talk about why they work....
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Ishta Mercurio
May 13, 20192 min read
Cover Collection 15: Cowhide-and-Seek, Written by Sheri Dillard, Illustrated by Jess Pauwels, Design
This is Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly blog series about book covers that work, and why. Today we’re looking at the cover of...
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Ishta Mercurio
Apr 19, 20192 min read
Cover Collection 14: SHOUT, Written by Laurie Halse Anderson, and designed by Jessica Jenkins
Hello, and Happy Friday! It's Good Friday, which I guess means I should be talking about something Good Friday-ish, but you know what? I...
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Ishta Mercurio
Apr 11, 20192 min read
Cover Collection 13: The Undefeated, written by Kwame Alexander, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, design
Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly series about book covers that I love, and why I love them. Since I missed last week...
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Ishta Mercurio
Mar 25, 20193 min read
Cover Collection 12: The Poet X, written by Elizabeth Acevedo, with Jacket Art by Gabriel Moreno, De
SEE END OF POST FOR AN IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING THE IMAGE OF THE GIRL ON THIS COVER.* Welcome to Cover Collection, my (mostly) weekly...
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