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...]
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...]
A SUPER launch for SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS!
On a gorgeous May morning, Abhi Alwar and I launched our sweet summertime story, SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, at Books Are Magic in Brooklyn, NY! We talked about the inspiration for the story, did a reading, and Abhi did an illustration demo with ALL SEVEN COUSINS in the story! Afterwards, we enjoyed … [Read more...]
A New Picture Book on Naturalization!
I'm SO thrilled that SOME OF US: A STORY OF CITIZENSHIP AND AMERICA will be illustrated by amazing Huy Voun Lee and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2025! As an immigrant and a naturalized citizen, this book is very important to me, and I can't wait to share it with the … [Read more...]
A THIRD STAR for SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS!!
I'm humbled and thrilled that Abhi Alwar and I have received a THIRD starred review, this one from Booklist, for our forthcoming picture book, SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, releasing May 16, 2023 from Abrams Books! I'm so delighted that this sweet book about summer, family, and ice cream is resonating with … [Read more...]
A Booklist STAR for A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY!!
I’m so excited that A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY, my nonfiction picture book illustrated by amazing Kathleen Marcotte and coming from Little Bee Books on June 20, 2023 has received a STARRED review from Booklist!! I can’t wait to share this book with the world!! You can preorder now from your … [Read more...]
Another STAR for SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS!!
I'm so delighted that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, written by me and illustrated by amazing Abhi Alwar, has earned a second starred review, this one from Publishers Weekly! Our story about summer, family, and ice cream releases on May 16, 2023 and is available for preorder today! … [Read more...]
The Cover of MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW!
I'm delighted to share the cover of MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW, beautifully illustrated by Neha Rawat, coming from Candlewick Press on September 5, 2023 and available for preorder now! This is a story about Aarav, a boy who likes to go fast, and his Thatha (grandfather), who likes to takes … [Read more...]
A STAR for SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS!
The first trade review is in for my forthcoming picture book, SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, beautifully illustrated by Abhi Alwar, and it is a STARRED REVIEW from Kirkus Reviews! The reviewer says: "It’s clear that though relationships evolve over time, they can still stay strong. Framed by the cousins’ … [Read more...]
The Massachusetts Book Awards!
What an incredible day at the Massachusetts State House for the Massachusetts Book Awards! For the first time since 2019, there was an in-person celebration of amazing authors and books from here in Massachusetts! My husband Lou and my dad got to accompany me, and it was SO lovely to share … [Read more...]
Cover Reveal for YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART!
I'm so thrilled to show you the cover of my nonfiction picture book, YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART! I first drafted this book way back in 2013, and called it "The Hardest Working Muscle." I always intended it to be a lyrical nonfiction book, but I couldn't figure out how to bring it all together. I … [Read more...]
Cover Reveal for A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY!
I am SO delighted to share the cover of my next nonfiction medical-themed picture book, A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY! Beautifully illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte, this book will be released by Little Bee Books on June 20, 2023! I was delighted to talk to Betsy Bird on her School Library Journal … [Read more...]
Boston Book Festival!
Perfect fall weather provided a lovely backdrop for the Boston Book Festival on October 29, 2022! I loved talking about verse novels and poetry with awesome authors Rebecca Caprara and Kip Wilson, and I got to reconnect with many other kidlit authors! … [Read more...]
River Bend Bookshop!
I had a ball hanging out on a lovely fall Sunday with friends Josh Funk and Elly Swartz at River Bend Bookshop, a wonderful independent bookstore in Glastonbury, CT! We read our books aloud, met readers, signed books, and had so much fun! … [Read more...]
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