I’m delighted to reveal the cover for SOME OF US: A Story of Citizenship and the United States, written by me and gorgeously illustrated by Huy Voun Lee, coming May 2025 from Christy Ottaviano Books / Little, Brown Books for Young Readers!Some of us are citizens by birth. Some of us are born outside … [Read more...]
FALL IS FOR BEGINNINGS, Coming in Fall 2025!
I'm SO thrilled to be working with amazing Abhi Alwar again on a new picture book, FALL IS FOR BEGINNINGS, coming from Abrams Books in fall 2025! FALL IS FOR BEGINNINGS features lots of things we love about the season — a new school year, leaf pile jumping, and friendships, old and new.❤️📚🍁 … [Read more...]
An Incredible Book Tour with Kate Messner!
I had such a ball traveling to schools and bookstores in Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts from May 28-June 6, 2024 with amazing Kate Messner to promote the first two books in the brand-new, groundbreaking chapter book series, THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS! THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS features 18 … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS is a Bank Street College Irma Black Silver Medalist!
I'm so honored that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS is a Bank Street College of Education Center for Children's Literature 2024 Irma Black Silver Medalist! The Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature (Irma Black Award) goes to an outstanding book for young … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS on the Mass Book Award Longlist!
I'm SO thrilled and honored that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS is on the longlist for the Massachusetts Book Award in the Picture Book/Early Reader Category! I’m so lucky to be in a state among such literary elite!! … [Read more...]
VIBHI AND THE VOICE, Coming in 2026!
I'm incredibly honored that my 2026 picture book VIBHI AND THE VOICE will be illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Cindy Derby!!! This is a story about a girl who’s afraid the dark…until she meets a girl made of darkness who’s afraid of light. Candlewick Press will publish the book in fall 2026!! … [Read more...]
A New Picture Book Announcement — SIDE BY SIDE!
I have a new picture book coming in 2026! SIDE BY SIDE celebrates all we do while next to each other, when face to face feels like too much. 💗 I’m thrilled that Brizida Magro will illustrate! … [Read more...]
Cover Reveal for MAUNTIE AND ME!!
I'm delighted to share the cover of MAUNTIE AND ME, written by me and illustrated by Nadia Alam, coming from Candlewick Press on November 12, 2024! Priya loves having her favorite aunt, Mauntie—short for "My Auntie"—all to herself. But what happens when cousin Aditi visits and wants to spend … [Read more...]
A Dazzling Launch for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!!
Such a wonderful launch of SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore!! What a fantastic evening we had! I was grateful to see so many people despite the soggy weather. I did my first-ever presentation about SONA and answered so many thoughtful questions from Casey Robinson and … [Read more...]
The Trailer for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!!
I'm OVERJOYED to share the dazzling trailer for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS! The trailer was created by amazing Dan Haring and the incredible cover art is by Nidhi Naroth. SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS releases in one week on March 5, 2024, and is available for preorder today! Please join me at … [Read more...]
Finished Copies of SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!
A delivery came today from Quill Tree Books/HarperCollins — finished copies of SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!! It’s so amazing to hold the finished book in my hands, and it is GORGEOUS!! I’m so excited for readers to get their hands on my first fantasy adventure. While there’s plenty of action and … [Read more...]
Another STAR for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!
I'm utterly thrilled that Sona and the Golden Beasts has received a second starred review—this one from Booklist! The complete review will be published soon, but in the meantime I'm reveling in the conclusion that the story is "a meaningful and magical exploration of tough topics through a memorable … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS is a Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title!
The Charlotte Zolotow Award is an annual award given by the Cooperative Children's Book Center for "outstanding writing in a picture book for children in the birth-through-seven age range published in the United States or Canada." This year, the winner is Just Like Grandma, written by my friend Kim … [Read more...]
A STAR for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!
The first trade review for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS is in, and it's a STARRED REVIEW from Kirkus Reviews! I'm so thrilled about this stellar news—the full review is amazing! My middle grade fantasy with magic, myths, colonization, creatures, family, friendship, love, and betrayal releases 3/5/24 … [Read more...]
SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
I'm absolutely elated that SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! This means that many more classrooms, libraries, and readers will have access to it. My next MG novel is set in an Indian-inspired fantasy world with dangerous magic, mythical beasts, love, … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS is a Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023!
I'm SO excited that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS is a Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023 among so many incredible books! … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS is a Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book of 2023!
I'm THRILLED that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS by Abhi Alwar and me is on Chicago Public Library's list of Best Board and Picture Books of 2023! It's an extraordinary list, and I'm honored to see our book on it! … [Read more...]
A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY is a Chicago Public Library Best Informational Book of 2023!
So honored that A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY written by me and illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte, is on Chicago Public Library's Best Informational Books for Younger Readers of 2023 along with so many incredible books! … [Read more...]
YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART is an NCTE 2024 Notable Poetry Book!
I'm so honored and thrilled that YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART, written by me and gorgeously illustrated by Lauren Paige Conrad, has been selected as an NCTE 2024 Notable Poetry Book! … [Read more...]
An Incredible NCTE 2023!
I went to Columbus, OH for 3 days, 3 signings, 8 panels, and uncountable chances to connect with educators and author friends! I got to hang out near the big poster of SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS! My next MG, a fantasy, releases March 5, 2024! I got to stand next to a life-size Mrs. Z! ROHAN … [Read more...]
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