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...]
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...]
The Cover Reveal for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!
I am absolutely elated to revel the GORGEOUS cover of my forthcoming middle grade fantasy, SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS, which will release from Quill Tree Books / HarperCollins on March 12, 2024! Set in an Indian-inspired fantasy world, the story involves animals and adventure, music and magic, … [Read more...]
The Cover Reveal for THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS!!!
I am THRILLED to share the EPIC cover of THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS, an epistolary middle grade novel co-written by my amazing friend Chris Baron and me, coming August 29, 2023 from Yellow Jacket/Little Bee Books! Nerdy Book Club graciously hosted our cover reveal interview! Read it to find … [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...]