On July 16, 2020 I was so thrilled to be a part of the first-ever nErdCampPA!! The day started off with an incredible keynote from Paula Chase on "How Convenience is Killing Reading": I participated in five panels, including: "Diversity and #ownvoices in Kidlit" with Mayra Cuevas, … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE Cover Reveal and ARC giveaway!
I am utterly thrilled to share the cover of my next middle grade novel, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, coming February 2, 2021 with Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins! RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is a novel-in-verse set in 1983 about 13-year-old Reha, the daughter of Indian immigrants, who feels … [Read more...]
nErDCampNJ 2020: Virtual But Valuable!
I was thrilled to participate in nErDCampNJ 2020 with so many amazing authors and educators! Click below to view the panels I participated in: Reading and Writing Verse Novels with Chris Baron and Laura Shovan: Document/Notes Link Balancing Research and Imagination in Fiction with Josh … [Read more...]
How About Those F & G’s?!
This week I got a very special delivery from my editor at Lee & Low Books! “Folded and Gathered” (F & G) copies of my debut picture book, SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS: A TALE OF MUSIC AND MATH, arrived at my house! An F & G is a copy (two copies in my case, which I didn’t realize until I opened … [Read more...]
A Fantastic Inaugural nErDCampCT!
I was thrilled to take part in the first annual nErDCampCT on Saturday, June 13, 2020! This virtual conference brought together CT educators and librarians with authors from across the country. After a livestreamed YouTube meetup with everyone, we broke into different "rooms" with panels and … [Read more...]
My Newest Middle Grade Novel!!
I've been sitting on secret wonderful publishing news for a few months, and I'm thrilled to finally be able to tell the world! I'm overjoyed to announce that the novel of my heart, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, will be published by Quill Tree Books/HarperCollins on February 2, 2021!! RED, WHITE, … [Read more...]
A Fantastic Virtual SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE Book Festival!
Thanks to Blue Bunny Books and the Dedham Public Library, the SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE 3 Book Festival took place virtually on May 16! We started off with an great keynote from Tui Sutherland, who recommended stacks of fantastic books, then proceeded with an excellent panel on contemporary fiction … [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 Story Seeds Podcast Bonus Episode: My Interview with Betsy Bird!
I had an absolute ball chatting with super-librarian Betsy Bird on this bonus episode of The Story Seeds Podcast! Listen below to hear us dish about becoming an author, writing tips, and our favorite foods, then subscribe to the podcast to hear more stories from authors collaborating with kids! … [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...]
A Book Riot List of Feel-Good Middle Grade Books!
In these days of social distancing and staying at home, I was thrilled to see MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM on this Book Riot list of Feel-Good Middle Grade Books! The list includes some 2019 and 2020 debuts as well as some older books. As the article says, "these feel-good middle grade books are full of heart … [Read more...]
The Soaring20s Take Over The Children’s Book Podcast!
From April 27-May 1, 2020, creators from my debut picture book group, The Soaring20s PB, "took over" The Children's Book Podcast with Matthew Winner! Click the links below to hear my fellow members and me talking about various aspects of our debut picture books, including experiences that inspired … [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...]
My Webinar on Writing Picture Books with the Highlights Foundation!
I was honored to give a free webinar through the Highlights Foundation on writing picture books—a topic that is very near and dear to my heart! I hope to inspire both new and experienced picture book writers with my presentation, "So You Want to Write a Picture Book?" You can watch the whole … [Read more...]
Long List for the Massachusetts Book Award!
I'm honored that the Massachusetts Center for the Book has selected MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM for the long list for the 2020 Massachusetts Book Award for MG/YA Literature! There are so many incredible MA authors, and I'm so thrilled to be one of twelve "Must-Reads" on this list with the likes of Susan Tan, … [Read more...]
A Big Birthday Giveaway!!
Today is my birthday. It’s a BIG birthday. Today, I turn 50! Unfortunately, I’m not celebrating it the way I thought I would. The world is dealing with a pandemic. We’re being socially distant. Schools are closed, people are working from home, the streets are empty, and we’re not sure how … [Read more...]
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS Cover Reveal and Interview with Mr. Schu!
I am overjoyed to share the cover of my debut picture book, SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS, which will release this year from Lee & Low Books, gorgeously illustrated by the incredible Archana Sreenivasan, on Mr. Schu's blog! The brilliant cover is below, and you can read my interview with Mr. Schu here! … [Read more...]
WhirliKids Book Fest!!
I loved visiting beautiful McIntyre's Books, just south of Chapel Hill, NC this past weekend for the WhirliKids Book Fest! I got to catch up with friends (including my Pitch Wars 2019 mentee!), make new ones, appear on a panel of wonderful authors, and sign copies of MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM! A wonderful … [Read more...]
School Visit at Indian Springs School!
I had the wonderful privilege of visiting with 150+ 4th and 5th graders at Indian Springs Elementary School in Columbus, OH! After an "assembly-style" large presentation and Q & A, I got to run two writing workshops with smaller groups of students! This school is filled with book … [Read more...]
Cover to Cover Books in Columbus, OH!
I got to visit Cover to Cover Books in Columbus, OH, once of the loveliest bookstores I've ever seen! I got to dish with kids and fellow writers about MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM, read an excerpt from the book, hold a challenging smelling contest, and share some freshly-baked cookies with everyone! I … [Read more...]
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