WILLIE THE WORRYING DOG by WILLIE THE WORRYING DOG by David Yuen & Micah Zhang (Illustrator)
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About
The Book:
Author: David Yuen & Micah Zhang (Illustrator)
Pub. Date: June 10, 2023
Publisher: Upward Bound Press
Formats: Hardcover
Pages: 36
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, BAM, Bookshop.org, Blackwells
Willie can't
help but worry. Worrying is the worst thing ever. And now his owner wants to
take him to a new park where everything's different. Oh no, Willie feels
doomed! What if things go wrong? What if something bad happens? Will Willie
make it? Or will worry get the best of him?
Guest Post by David Yuen
Q&A
What was your inspiration for writing your book?
I was inspired to write this book about worry because I,
myself, struggled a lot with anxiety growing up and even to this day. My
parents also struggled with worry and, honestly, I think it runs in my family.
But I know I’m not alone. With everything kids these days have to
face—bullying, isolation, the negative impact of social media, and even current
events—anxiety and mental health struggles have become its own pandemic in a
way. And kids need something to help them, even if it’s just a simple book that
teaches them, “Hey, we can get through this!”.
Talk about your favorite kind of character to write about
The type of characters that I gravitate towards are those
who don’t really have it altogether and who struggle with themselves. But
despite their struggles, they still try to do the right thing or just need a
little guidance to do the right thing. I believe those characters really speak
to all of us because we all struggle. And even those who are good at hiding
that, it doesn’t make those struggle non-existent and it doesn’t change the
fact that we’re all only human.
Talk about your least favorite kind of character to write
about
The least
favorite characters that I try to avoid writing are those who have it
altogether all the time without any depth of how they ended up that way. These
characters are simply born perfect and go through life effortlessly. Honestly,
not only are they not interesting, but they’re unrealistic.
Describe your ideal writing space.
My perfect writing space, honestly, would be a perfectly
quiet space, alone and away from the world. But besides a physical location for
me, many times it also needs to be a state of being. I write well when I’m well
rested (or well caffeinated) and when I don’t have hundreds of things going on
in my mind at once. I write well when I’m grappling with a problem that deeply
affects me. I guess it’s all a state of mind and a state of space.
About David Yuen:
Born and raised in NJ as a
second generation Chinese American, David Yuen received a B.A. from Rutgers
University and has been writing poetry along with other writing styles for over
twenty years. His works have appeared in other publications including Poetry
East and Romantics Quarterly.
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About Micah Zhang:
Micah Zhang, a North American based visual
artist with Chinese and Japanese roots. His visual language encompasses the
wonders of nature, the allure of science fiction, the essence of urban
lifestyle, and the enigmatic mysteries of our world. With a decade of
experience, he breathes life into stories through his illustrations and various
artistic mediums. With a keen sense for details and a knack for capturing
imagination, Micah Zhang expertly brings fantasy characters to life in a
visually pleasing style.
Giveaway
Details:
1 winner will win a finished
copy of WILLIE THE WORRYING DOG, US Only.
Ends July 4th, midnight EST
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