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...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is a Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2021!
I'm thrilled beyond BELIEF that RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE has been named a Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2021 alongside some other incredible books! Check out the whole list here! … [Read more...]
My Favorite MG Novels in Verse!
I was delighted to be on the PragmaticMom Blog writing about some of my favorite middle grade novels in verse! Check out the post and enter the giveaway! … [Read more...]
Talking Verse Novels at the Mass Poetry Festival!
I loved talking about verse novels and poetry with incredible authors Kip Wilson, Margarita Engle, and Rebecca Caprara! … [Read more...]
Children’s Book Week MG Panel with Joy McCullough and Jessica Lawson!
I had a fabulous time talking middle grade with Joy McCullough, Jessica Lawson, and the wonderful booksellers at Books Inc. … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on First Chapter Friday with Amanda Zieba The Word Nerd!
I absolutely LOVED doing this interview with fellow author and teacher Amanda Zieba about RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE! She reads from the beginning of the book and asks me some fascinating questions in our interview! Check it out below! … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on Pop Goes the Reader’s 80 Middle Grade Novels in Verse!
I loved seeing RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE along with other incredible MG novels in verse on Pop Goes the Reader's list celebrating National Poetry Month! See the full list here. … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE a Book of the Week at the Cooperative Children’s Book Center!
I was honored that RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE was selected as the Book of the Week for the Cooperative Children's Book Center at the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison! Read the full review. … [Read more...]
On the Family Gamers Podcast!
I had such a ball chatting with Anitra and Andrew at The Family Gamers Podcast! Although this podcast is primarily about — you guessed it — board games, they occasionally branch out into other topics of interest to families . . . like books! I talk about a bunch of my books, including MIDSUMMER’S … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE in Publishers Weekly!
I'm excited to see RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on this fantastic list of 2021 AAPI Books that go beyond stereotypes! Read the whole article to find fantastic selections, from picture books to YA! … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE in The Horn Book!
I'm thrilled and honored to see RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE in this National Poetry Month feature in The Horn Book! Read the article for more amazing poetic recommendations! … [Read more...]
My Interview on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast!
I had such a wonderful time speaking with Jed Doherty on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast about RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE and SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS! Listen below, or click here. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to learn about other awesome books for kids! … [Read more...]
SLJ Article on Diverse Audiobooks in Verse
I was honored to see RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on this School Library Journal list of diverse #ownvoices verse novel audiobooks! Poetry is meant to be listened to, and it's a joy to hear a talented narrator read it. I've read quite a few on this list, and added a few more to my to-be-listened … [Read more...]
My Interview on the DTALKS Podcast about RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE and MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL!
I absolutely loved chatting with Joe Shaw on the DTALKS Podcast about two of my middle grade novels, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE and MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL! We also discuss the immigrant experience, seeing yourself in stories, as well as math, baseball, and the magic of books. Listen to me tell a … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is the Nerdy Book Club Book Club Selection for March!
I'm honored and thrilled that RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is the Nerdy Book Club Book Club selection for March! I'm excited to connect with this group of educator online and through our Facebook Live conversation at 8:30 PM on March 11! … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE in Barron’s!
I was thrilled to see RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on Founder and CEO of Mango & Marigold Press Sailaja Joshi's reading list for 2021 in some mighty company! Read the whole article here. … [Read more...]
A Fabulous Release Week for RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE!
I was overjoyed to celebrate the release of my MG novel in verse, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, this week! I started off on release day—Tuesday, February 2, 2021, signing a bunch of books at independent bookstore like Porter Square Books, Silver Unicorn Bookstore, and the Concord Bookshop! That evening, … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE Interview on the Reading Middle Grade Blog!
I loved talking with Afoma Umesi on her fantastic Reading Middle Grade Blog about RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, Family, and the 80s! Subscribe to her newsletter for fantastic lists, reviews, and interviews! … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE Review on the Reading Middle Grade Blog!
I was honored to see this fantastic review on one of my favorite middle grade blogs, Reading Middle Grade! Subscribe to Afoma's newsletter for fantastic lists and interviews! … [Read more...]
A BookPage STAR for RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE!!
I was stunned by this incredible starred review from BookPage for RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE!! Among the wonderful praise: "The poems in Red, White, and Whole are vibrant and lyrical, clear and smooth. In her first novel in verse, LaRocca (Midsummer’s Mayhem) showcases the best of what verse can do, … [Read more...]