I loved speaking with host Tiziana Dearing on WBUR Radio Boston today about writing books for young people and how my different identities as an Indian-American, woman, mother, and doctor influence my writing. We chatted specifically about RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, I'LL GO AND COME BACK, WHERE THREE … [Read more...]
The 2022 American Library Association Annual Conference!
From June 24-27, 2022 I went to Washington, DC to attend my first ever ALA Annual Conference, the first held in person since the pandemic started! I was so grateful to see so many friends, hang out with my publishers, meet amazing librarians, and sign books. And it was the thrill of a lifetime to … [Read more...]
A Glorious Time at SCBWI Florida!
I was honored to be a faculty member at the SCBWI Florida Conference 2022! The theme was "Reunited, and It Feels So Good!" It certainly felt fantastic to hang out with writers, illustrators, and fellow faculty members, including: Teaching a Novel Intensive with agent Saritza Hernandez and … [Read more...]
A HUGE Giveaway to End 2021!
2021 has been quite a year . . . in the midst of some very difficult times, I've been very grateful to release SIX books this year! To celebrate, I'm giving away a bundle of signed copies all eight of my books, including my novels MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL, … [Read more...]
My Interview in the Boston Globe!
I was honored and delighted to be interviewed by The Boston Globe, talking about medicine, writing for kids, and my latest books! Read the full interview here. … [Read more...]
My Interview in Publishers Weekly!
I was so delighted to be interviewed by Pooja Makhijani for Publishers Weekly and talk about my six 2021 releases, what's ahead for 2022, and how my medical career informs my writing. Read the whole interview here! … [Read more...]
My Interview on the DIYMFA Podcast!
I had such a ball chatting with Gabriela Pereira at the DIYMFA Podcast about math, mistake-making, picture books, and so much more! You can check out the whole interview here. … [Read more...]
My Article in Writer’s Digest about Getting Six Books Published in 2021!
I was delighted to write this post for Writer's Digest on having six books published in 2021! As I mention in the piece, I never intended for this to happen—it came about due to a combination of coincidence and good luck. Read the whole post here. … [Read more...]
The Women in STEM and Kidlit Panel at the Heart of STEM Conference!
I loved being on this panel with fellow authors Julie Hampton, Janice Lao, and Vicky Fang for a "Women in STEM and Kidlit" panel as part of the Heart of STEM Conference for educators! We had such a wonderful time chatting about our careers, why we write books for kids with STEM elements, and how to … [Read more...]
nErDCampKS 2021!
I had a wonderful time at the (virtual) nErDCampKS 2021! I took part in a deep, thoughtful discussion of how literature can help children be the "heroes of their own stories" with Kirsten Larson, Lindsay Metcalf, Bethany Hegedus, and Supriya Kelkar! And I was also part of a fabulous … [Read more...]
BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS on What to Expect’s List of AAPI Baby Books!
I loved seeing BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS on this list of AAPI authored and illustrated baby books on whattoexpect.com! See below for the kind words about BINA, and read the whole list here. … [Read more...]
Math Joy Book Event with Carrie Finison, Sara Levine, and Silver Unicorn Bookstore!
Carrie Finison, Sara Levine, and I had the best time talking about math, picture books, and joy! Check out the whole event below and order our books from the Silver Unicorn Bookstore! … [Read more...]
The Children’s Book Review Growing Readers Podcast!
I had such a fantastic time chatting with Bianca Schulze on The Children's Book Review Growing Readers Podcast! We spent most of our time discussing BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS, but we also talked for a bit about RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE! Listen below, and check out the podcast page for more … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Launch for BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS!!
I had a BALL launching my newest picture book with fantastic Books of Wonder! I got to chat about all kinds of topics with acclaimed author and friend Padma Venkatraman! For a limited time, you can watch the recording of the launch. And you can still order signed copies of BRACELETS FOR BINA’S … [Read more...]
My Interview in Story Monsters Ink Magazine!
I was thrilled to be featured in the April 2021 issue of Story Monsters Ink Magazine talking about my books and my writing journey! … [Read more...]
The Soaring 20s on KidlitTV!
Several members of the Soaring20s got to talk to about our spring releases on KidlitTV! You can read the whole post here! And here's my video where I talk about and share secrets from RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE and BRACELETS FOR BINA'S BROTHERS! … [Read more...]
BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS Unboxing!
I got a special delivery from Charlesbridge Publishing, and it is so sweet! Check out the first finished copy of my forthcoming picture book, BRACELETS FOR BINA'S BROTHERS, coming April 20, 2021! … [Read more...]
Cover Reveal for BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS!
I am delighted to show the world the cover of my forthcoming picture book, BRACELETS FOR BINA'S BROTHERS, gorgeously illustrated by Chaaya Prabbhat and coming April 20, 2021 with Charlesbridge! The story involves one of my favorite Indian holidays—Raksha Bandhan, also knowns as Rakhi, which … [Read more...]