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...]
Toka Box Best Picture Book of 2022 Award!
I'm honored and thrilled that Toka Box named I’LL GO AND COME BACK a Best Picture Book of 2022 (Ages 3-5) in the Toka Box Top South Asian Children's Books of 2022 Awards! Congrats to all the winners! … [Read more...]
Reading With Your Kids Podcast Interview!
I had such a wonderful time talking with Jed Doherty, the host of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast! You can listen to the whole interview, here. … [Read more...]
Winter Book Bazaar at the Writers’ Loft!
It was such fun participating in the 12/11 Winter Book Bazaar at the Writers' Loft in Hudson, Massachusetts! I loved hanging out with readers, illustrators, and writers, including my good friend, Carrie Finison. … [Read more...]
VCFA WCYA Alumnx Mini-Residency!
I had a fantastic time at the Vermont College of the Fine Arts' WCYA Alumnx Mini-Residency. I was honored to be the Guest Author at this four-day conference, and it was fun spending time with agents, editors, VCFA faculty, and alumni. We gave and listened to lectures, chatted about craft and the … [Read more...]
Write for the Stage interview!
I had lots of fun talking with Nicole Jost in this interview for Write for the Stage! … [Read more...]
Newton CAS AuthorFest 2022!
I had such a lovely time at the 2022 CAS AuthorFest in Newton! On Tuesday, April 12, I visited Williams, Cabot, and Underwood elementary schools, then returned to Cabot in the afternoon for an awesome book signing where I got to see so many author friends! Then on April 13, I headed to Angier … [Read more...]
MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM in Book Riot!
I loved seeing MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM on this delectable list of middle grade novels featuring characters who love to cook or bake, along with books by so many wonderful friends! … [Read more...]