Jack Wong draws from his lived experience growing up with his grandmother and mother, who spent her childhood in China forbidden to learn how to swim. Including a diverse cast of children and families, When You Can Swim delivers an empowering journey inviting children to discover their confidence and the joy in the natural world. 

Check it out along with other ARCs featured below!

Carina Felina
Written by Carmen Agra Deedy & Illustrated by Henry Cole
Published by Scholastic Press
Available August 15th!

Mixed Up
Written by Gordon Korman 
Published by Scholastic Press
Available July 17th!

Sometimes I Kaploom (A Big Feeling Book)
Written by Rachel Vail & Illustrated by Hyewon Yum
Published by Orchard Books
Available August 1st!

What a Desi Girl Wants
Written by Sabina Khan
Published by Scholastic Press
Available July 18th!

When You Can Swim
Written & Illustrated by Jack Wong
Published by Orchard Books
Available May 2nd!

Why Did the Monster Cross the Road?
Written by R.L. Stine & Illustrated by Marc Brown
Published by Orchard Books
Available August 1st!