Nine years ago, I got an idea for a picture book, a “mirror story” about a girl and her grandmother and traveling between cultures, and understanding each other despite not speaking the same language. Four years ago today, I sold that book — my first book, a story about about flying across … [Read more...]
A Timely New Nonfiction Picture Book!
I've been waiting a long time to announce that my picture book, A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY, illustrated by amazing Kathleen Marcotte, will release in 2023 with Little Bee Books! As a doctor, I'm thrilled to share this book about the history and science of vaccines with young readers! … [Read more...]
An Article in The Boston Globe!
I was delighted to speak with Boston Globe reporter Nancy West earlier this year for a piece on local women writers and how they kept writing during the pandemic that published today! I loved reading about the other local authors, including my friend Rebecca Caprara. … [Read more...]
Discussing Book Bans and the Need for Diversity on Basic Black on WGBH Boston!
I was thrilled to be on Basic Black on WGBH TV Boston! Host Callie Crossley and panelists Jabari Asim, Denise Adusei, Mia Wenjen, and I had a fantastic discussion about book bans and the need to read diversely. … [Read more...]
A Sparkly Giveaway!
In honor of the one-year Book Birthday for RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, its new shiny Newbery Sticker, and a STAR for my forthcoming picture book, I'LL GO AND COME BACK, I'm giving away a signed copy of both books! Both these books are very close to my heart, and I'm so grateful to have them in the … [Read more...]
A Star for I’LL GO AND COME BACK!
I'm thrilled and honored that my forthcoming picture book, I'LL GO AND COME BACK, has received a STARRED review from Publishers Weekly! This story, inspired by my own grandmother, is about a grandmother and granddaughter, and loves that flies across the world. I'LL GO AND COME BACK is gorgeously … [Read more...]
WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET Wins a 2021 Nerdy Book Club Award!
I'm so thrilled that WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET has won a 2021 Nerdy Book Club Award in the Fiction Picture Books Category! This story about a girl, her mother, and grandmother who travel together to the very tip of India and share love along the way is very close to my heart. Check out all the winners … [Read more...]
My interview on Voice of America’s “Dropping In” with Diane Dewey!
I loved talking to Diane Dewey on her show "Dropping In" on Voice of America. We chatted about writing, family, "otherness," and food (of course!) and my books WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, and MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM! Listen to the full interview here! … [Read more...]
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS Wins a 2021 Massachusetts Book Award Honor!
I'm so thrilled that SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS is a 2021 Massachusetts Book Award Honor title in the Picture Book/Early Reader category! I'm delighted to see my book listed among so many incredible books. Congratulations to all the winners and honor books! … [Read more...]
WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET on Today.com List of Best Books for 5-year-olds!
I was so thrilled to see WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET on this Today.com List of Best Books for 5-Year-Olds in some distinguished company! See the full list here! … [Read more...]
Bath Book Bash 2021!
I had such an incredible time at the 2021 Bath Book Bash! We were blessed with gorgeous weather and a huge crowd of book lovers! There were panels, arts and crafts, and lots of book signings! I was so grateful to see writer friends in person on a beautiful September day! … [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...]
Picture Book Look Podcast Interview!
I was overjoyed to be on Kirsti Call and Kim Chaffee's Picture Book Look Podcast talking about my picture books SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS and WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET with incredible illustrator Archana Sreenivasan and editors Cheryl Klein and Courtney Code! We talked about the inspiration for each book, … [Read more...]
A Fantastic Launch and Release Day for THE SECRET CODE INSIDE YOU!
I loved chatting with acclaimed nonfiction author Melissa Stewart with Porter Square Books for the virtual launch of THE SECRET CODE INSIDE YOU! If you missed the launch, you can watch the recording here and order signed books here. On release day, September 14, I visited a few local bookstores and … [Read more...]
Another DTALKS Podcast Interview!
I absolutely loved joining Joe Shaw on the DTALKS Podcast to chat about writing MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT KAMALA HARRIS and THE SECRET CODE INSIDE YOU! Listen below, and be sure to subscribe! … [Read more...]
My Interview on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast About my Late 2021 Picture Books!
I had a ball talking to Jed Doherty about my August-September picture book releases: WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET, MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT KAMALA HARRIS, AND THE SECRET CODE INSIDE YOU! Check out the interview below or listen here! … [Read more...]
My Interview on the STEMelanated Pathways Podcast!
I loved chatting with Jordan Henley at STEMelanated for the STEMelanated Pathway Project about medicine, writing, and combining the two! Listen to the full episode here, and check out her other interviews! … [Read more...]
Happy Book Birthday to MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT KAMALA HARRIS!
I had a fantastic time chatting with illustrator Ashley Evans and Brave & Kind Books to celebrate the release of MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT KAMALA HARRIS! You can check out the recording below! … [Read more...]
My Interview on Good Reads with Ronna!
I loved chatting with fellow Soaring20s friend Colleen Paeff at Good Reads with Ronna! We talked about my three latest picture books and the writing life. Read the whole interview here! … [Read more...]
My Interview on the DIYMFA Podcast!
I had such a ball chatting with Gabriela Pereira at the DIYMFA Podcast about math, mistake-making, picture books, and so much more! You can check out the whole interview here. … [Read more...]