The first trade review for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS is in, and it's a STARRED REVIEW from Kirkus Reviews! I'm so thrilled about this stellar news—the full review is amazing! My middle grade fantasy with magic, myths, colonization, creatures, family, friendship, love, and betrayal releases 3/5/24 … [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...]
I talk MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL with Kirkus Reviews!
I loved chatting with Kirkus Reviews about reading, writing, the inspiration for MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL, and the Indian American experience...as well as who in the world are the New England Turkeys? Check out the full interview here. … [Read more...]
The Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books of 2019!
I am honored and utterly thrilled that MIDSUMMER'S MAYHEM was named one of the best middle grade books of 2019 by Kirkus Reviews! It's wonderful to be on this list with so many incredible authors, many of whom I've met in my travels this year! Check out the full list here. … [Read more...]