Such a wonderful launch of SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore!! What a fantastic evening we had! I was grateful to see so many people despite the soggy weather. I did my first-ever presentation about SONA and answered so many thoughtful questions from Casey Robinson and … [Read more...]
The Trailer for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!!
I'm OVERJOYED to share the dazzling trailer for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS! The trailer was created by amazing Dan Haring and the incredible cover art is by Nidhi Naroth. SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS releases in one week on March 5, 2024, and is available for preorder today! Please join me at … [Read more...]
Finished Copies of SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!
A delivery came today from Quill Tree Books/HarperCollins — finished copies of SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!! It’s so amazing to hold the finished book in my hands, and it is GORGEOUS!! I’m so excited for readers to get their hands on my first fantasy adventure. While there’s plenty of action and … [Read more...]
Another STAR for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!
I'm utterly thrilled that Sona and the Golden Beasts has received a second starred review—this one from Booklist! The complete review will be published soon, but in the meantime I'm reveling in the conclusion that the story is "a meaningful and magical exploration of tough topics through a memorable … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS is a Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title!
The Charlotte Zolotow Award is an annual award given by the Cooperative Children's Book Center for "outstanding writing in a picture book for children in the birth-through-seven age range published in the United States or Canada." This year, the winner is Just Like Grandma, written by my friend Kim … [Read more...]
A STAR for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!
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...]
SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
I'm absolutely elated that SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! This means that many more classrooms, libraries, and readers will have access to it. My next MG novel is set in an Indian-inspired fantasy world with dangerous magic, mythical beasts, love, … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS is a Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023!
I'm SO excited that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS is a Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023 among so many incredible books! … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS is a Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book of 2023!
I'm THRILLED that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS by Abhi Alwar and me is on Chicago Public Library's list of Best Board and Picture Books of 2023! It's an extraordinary list, and I'm honored to see our book on it! … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS Is a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023!
I'm over the moon that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, written by me and illustrated by Abhi Alwar, is on the Publishers Weekly list of Best Books of 2023! Hooray for sunny days, family, and ice cream! … [Read more...]
The 2023 Massachusetts Book Awards!
What an amazing day at the Massachusetts Book Awards at the Massachusetts Statehouse today! I got to celebrate I'LL GO AND COME BACK winning the Massachusetts Book Award in the Picture Book/Early Reader category, and hang out with a bunch of stellar authors including Jane Yolen Heidi Stemple Malinda … [Read more...]
A Free School Visit Opportunity with Kate Messner and Rajani LaRocca This Spring!
Last week, THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS, a multi-author chapter book series, was announced! One third grade classroom. 18 amazing kids. 18 secrets. 18 stories, each written by a different beloved author. Check out the article about the series in Publishers Weekly! Kate Messner is writing the … [Read more...]
Meet THE KIDS IN MRS. Z’S CLASS!
It's a SERIES announcement and a COVER REVEAL! I couldn't be more thrilled to be part of THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS, a multi-author chapter book series launching from Algonquin Young Readers in June 2024! The stories are about a group of kids in the same 3rd grade class. The series is edited by … [Read more...]
I’LL GO AND COME BACK Wins the Massachusetts Book Award!
I'm SO thrilled that I'LL GO AND COME BACK has won the 2023 Massachusetts Book Award in the Picture Book/Early Readers category! This book is so close to my heart and was inspired by my relationship with my grandmother. It's a story about love that grows despite distance, and how we don't have to … [Read more...]
Cover Reveal for THE DOOR IS OPEN!
I'm so excited to reveal the cover for THE DOOR IS OPEN, a South Asian middle grade anthology 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, N.H. Senzai, and me!! The … [Read more...]
A Warm and Wonderful Launch for MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW!
I celebrated the release of MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW at lovely Belmont Books with a wonderful groups of friends and family! We enjoyed celebratory cookies and delicious masala chai as well as a read-aloud and a lovely Q & A session! For those who missed the event, there are signed books … [Read more...]
The Book Trailer for MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW!
I'm delighted to share the incredible book trailer for MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW! This book about family, patience, and chai is beautifully illustrated by Neha Rawat and releases from Candlewick on September 5, 2023! The trailer was created by my amazing friend, Dan … [Read more...]
The Launch of THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS!
I was lucky enough to travel to San Diego to hang out with my awesome friend, Chris Baron, and officially launch THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS into the world! First, I got to fangirl Chris, Jessica Kim, and Tracy Badua at the San Diego Festical of Books. Then Chris and visited the beach at La Jolla … [Read more...]
The Book Trailer for THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS!
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...]
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