I'm so honored and thrilled that YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART, written by me and gorgeously illustrated by Lauren Paige Conrad, has been selected as an NCTE 2024 Notable Poetry Book! … [Read more...]
NCTE National Convention!
I had an amazing time in Anaheim, California, at the NCTE National Convention. I had the pleasure of being on two super-star-packed panels: "Book Banning and Erasure of the Whole Child" and "Underrepresented Authors on Diversity in STEM/STEAM Fiction and Nonfiction." It was a real treat to see old … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is a 2022 NCTE Notable Verse Novel!
I'm so honored that the National Council of Teachers of English has named RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE as a 2022 Notable Verse Novel alongside some other incredible books! The Poetry Award Committee's criteria included: A narrative told in poetic form. Excellence in writing and emotional impact: … [Read more...]