I loved writing this blog post for the Shelf Stuff Blog about Celebrating Small Moments and how this ties into Reha's story in RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE. Check out the whole post here, and read on for my 80s playlist and carrot halwa recipe! … [Read more...]
The Cover Reveal for Much Ado About Baseball!
I am so excited that awesome librarian Betsy Bird hosted the cover reveal of MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL on her School Library Journal Blog! Read about my inspiration for the book, and try out a fun recipe for "Baked Sports Crisps!" You can read more about MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL and find … [Read more...]
My TV Baking Dreams Come True!
I loved being on Kidlit TV's StoryMakers in the Kitchen with host Rocco Staino to live out my fantasy of being on a fun baking show!! Watch the episode to see me make gulab jamun cupcakes straight from the pages of MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM!! And check out the full post to learn more about the book, … [Read more...]
The Kids Ask Authors Podcast!
I had a ball talking to Grace Lin about our favorite foods on her Kids Ask Authors Podcast! Take a listen below, and visit the website to subscribe and listen to more authors answer questions from kids! … [Read more...]
The Story Seeds Podcast!
Last September, I met with 12 year-old Liyana and wrote a story inspired by the idea she gave me! You can hear some of our conversation at Pippin Vintage Home and hear the story (which involves magic and food, of course) that came from that "seed" by clicking below. Check out more photos and … [Read more...]
MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM in Parents Magazine!
I was thrilled to see MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM featured in the February 2020 issue of PARENTS Magazine as a "fresh foodie read" along with these other diverse, delicious books! … [Read more...]
MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM featured in the Nerdy Book Club!
I was delighted to see MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM mentioned in a Nerdy Book Club Post about "Top Ten Books For Current Foodies and Future Chefs!" The post mentions many books I admire and some that I have now added to my enormous TBR pile! … [Read more...]