A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY, written by me and illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte, was featured on this week's Science Friday as a Best STEM Book of 2023! The list includes THE FIRE OF STARS by Kirsten W. Larson and Katherine Roy and GRACE HOPPER: QUEEN OF COMPUTER CODE by Laurie Wallmark and Katy … [Read more...]
The 2023 EVkids Gala!
I was incredibly honored to be selected as the EVkids 2023 Youth Champion and give the keynote address at the 2023 EVkids Expanding Horizons Gala. The theme this year was "Ready to Launch" — and thanks to the support of many incredible benefactors, we raised over $240,000 to help continue EVkids … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS Is a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023!
I'm over the moon that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, written by me and illustrated by Abhi Alwar, is on the Publishers Weekly list of Best Books of 2023! Hooray for sunny days, family, and ice cream! … [Read more...]
The 2023 Massachusetts Book Awards!
What an amazing day at the Massachusetts Book Awards at the Massachusetts Statehouse today! I got to celebrate I'LL GO AND COME BACK winning the Massachusetts Book Award in the Picture Book/Early Reader category, and hang out with a bunch of stellar authors including Jane Yolen Heidi Stemple Malinda … [Read more...]
A Free School Visit Opportunity with Kate Messner and Rajani LaRocca This Spring!
Last week, THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS, a multi-author chapter book series, was announced! One third grade classroom. 18 amazing kids. 18 secrets. 18 stories, each written by a different beloved author. Check out the article about the series in Publishers Weekly! Kate Messner is writing the … [Read more...]
Meet THE KIDS IN MRS. Z’S CLASS!
It's a SERIES announcement and a COVER REVEAL! I couldn't be more thrilled to be part of THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS, a multi-author chapter book series launching from Algonquin Young Readers in June 2024! The stories are about a group of kids in the same 3rd grade class. The series is edited by … [Read more...]
I’LL GO AND COME BACK Wins the Massachusetts Book Award!
I'm SO thrilled that I'LL GO AND COME BACK has won the 2023 Massachusetts Book Award in the Picture Book/Early Readers category! This book is so close to my heart and was inspired by my relationship with my grandmother. It's a story about love that grows despite distance, and how we don't have to … [Read more...]
Cover Reveal for THE DOOR IS OPEN!
I'm so excited to reveal the cover for THE DOOR IS OPEN, a South Asian middle grade anthology edited by Hena Khan, and features stories by Sayantani DasGupta, Reem Faruqi, Veera Hiranandani, Simran Jeet Singh, Supriya Kelkar, Maulik Pancholy, Mitali Perkins, Aisha Saeed, N.H. Senzai, and me!! The … [Read more...]
A Warm and Wonderful Launch for MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW!
I celebrated the release of MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW at lovely Belmont Books with a wonderful groups of friends and family! We enjoyed celebratory cookies and delicious masala chai as well as a read-aloud and a lovely Q & A session! For those who missed the event, there are signed books … [Read more...]
The Book Trailer for MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW!
I'm delighted to share the incredible book trailer for MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW! This book about family, patience, and chai is beautifully illustrated by Neha Rawat and releases from Candlewick on September 5, 2023! The trailer was created by my amazing friend, Dan … [Read more...]
The Launch of THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS!
I was lucky enough to travel to San Diego to hang out with my awesome friend, Chris Baron, and officially launch THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS into the world! First, I got to fangirl Chris, Jessica Kim, and Tracy Badua at the San Diego Festical of Books. Then Chris and visited the beach at La Jolla … [Read more...]
The Book Trailer for THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS!
I'm so thrilled to share the incredible book trailer for THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS, an epistolary middle grade novel co-written with my amazing friend Chris Baron! This wonderful book will release on August 29 and is available for preorder today! The trailer was created by our fabulous friend, … [Read more...]
A Wonderful Launch for YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART!
I'm so delighted that YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART is out in the world today! This nonfiction picture book, written in poetry, is stunningly illustrated by Lauren Paige Conrad and teaches readers all about the human heart and all that it does. When I was a kid, a picture book got me interested in … [Read more...]
The Book Trailer for YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART!
I'm so thrilled to share the book trailer for YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART, written by me and gorgeously illustrated by Lauren Paige Conrad, releasing on August 15 from Dial Books for Young Readers / Penguin Kids! This nonfiction book about the human heart perfectly exemplifies why to me, the workings of … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS Interview on NPR Weekend Edition!
I was SO thrilled that Abhi Alwar and I were interviewed for the "Picture This" segment on NPR Weekend Edition about our book SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS! It was such a delight to chat with Abhi, and you will see why I'm so in awe of her and her work! What a joy to celebrate cousins and … [Read more...]
A New South Asian Middle Grade Anthology!
I'm so excited to be a part of a new South Asian Middle Grade Anthology! THE DOOR IS OPEN will release in Spring 2024—it's edited by Hena Khan, and features stories by Sayantani DasGupta, Reem Faruqi, Veera Hiranandani, Simran Jeet Singh, Supriya Kelkar, Maulik Pancholy, Mitali Perkins, Aisha Saeed, … [Read more...]
My Interview on All Things Considered / WGBH Boston!
I was absolutely thrilled to be interviewed by Arun Rath at WGBH Boston's All Things Considered about my latest picture book, A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY! … [Read more...]
The Cover Reveal for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!
I am absolutely elated to revel the GORGEOUS cover of my forthcoming middle grade fantasy, SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS, which will release from Quill Tree Books / HarperCollins on March 12, 2024! Set in an Indian-inspired fantasy world, the story involves animals and adventure, music and magic, … [Read more...]
Crafting Verse Novels at the Highlights Foundation!
The inaugural Crafting Verse Novels Workshop and Retreat, taught by Chris Baron, Cordelia Jensen, and me took place on May 21-24, 2023 at the Highlights Foundation . . . and it was fantastic! Chris, Cordelia, and I met with 18 verse novelists discussion craft, reading, writing, and publishing. We … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS on THE TODAY SHOW!
I'm absolutely thrilled that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, written by me and beautifully illustrated by Abhi Alwar, is on the Read With Jenna Junior Summer 2023 Reading List along with 23 other amazing books, several of which are written by friends! It was a dream come true to see our book on … [Read more...]
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