I was so delighted to celebrate the Book Birthday of my picture book, WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET! This picture book of my heart is about a road trip, a family, and love that crosses oceans. I'm so delighted that it's out in the world! I got to visit Silver Unicorn Books and sign books in person, and … [Read more...]
My Interview on Mutually Inclusive!
I loved talking with Devyn at Mutually Inclusive about WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET and writing in general! You can read the whole interview here. … [Read more...]
Unboxing Finished Copies of WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET!
Finished copies of my next picture book, WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET, arrived, and they are absolutely GORGEOUS! Check out my unboxing video of this book of my heart, and preorder a copy today! … [Read more...]
My Article in Writer’s Digest about Getting Six Books Published in 2021!
I was delighted to write this post for Writer's Digest on having six books published in 2021! As I mention in the piece, I never intended for this to happen—it came about due to a combination of coincidence and good luck. Read the whole post here. … [Read more...]
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS is a 2021 Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner!
I'm so thrilled that SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS is a 2021 Skipping Stones Magazine Honor Award Winner! Congrats to all the winners, books that "promote an understanding of cultures, cultivate cooperation and/or encourage a deeper awareness of nature, ecology, and diversity. They foster respect for multiple … [Read more...]
A New, Summery Picture Book for 2023!
I'm SO excited that I will have another picture book with Abrams Kids in 2023! And I'm thrilled that amazing Abhi Alwar will illustrate this sweet summer story about family, sun, and ice cream! I can’t wait for SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS! … [Read more...]
Finished Copies of THE SECRET CODE INSIDE YOU Arrive!
I LOVE getting book mail, and getting finished copies of a forthcoming book is the best kind of book mail! Check out THE SECRET CODE INSIDE YOU, coming September 14, 2021 from Little Bee Books! … [Read more...]
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS on the Long List for the Massachusetts Book Award!
I was thrilled to learn that my debut picture book, SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS, has been selected as a Must Read title selected by the Massachusetts Center for the Book — the long list for the Massachusetts Book Award! I'm even more delighted that I'm joined by fellow Soaring '20s Kelly Carey and Mary … [Read more...]
The Women in STEM and Kidlit Panel at the Heart of STEM Conference!
I loved being on this panel with fellow authors Julie Hampton, Janice Lao, and Vicky Fang for a "Women in STEM and Kidlit" panel as part of the Heart of STEM Conference for educators! We had such a wonderful time chatting about our careers, why we write books for kids with STEM elements, and how to … [Read more...]
A Fantastic nErDCampCT 2021!
I was honored to be a part of nErDCampCT 2021, taking part in panels on "The Heroes of Our Their Stories" and "Writing Verse for Kids." … [Read more...]
nErDCampKS 2021!
I had a wonderful time at the (virtual) nErDCampKS 2021! I took part in a deep, thoughtful discussion of how literature can help children be the "heroes of their own stories" with Kirsten Larson, Lindsay Metcalf, Bethany Hegedus, and Supriya Kelkar! And I was also part of a fabulous … [Read more...]
BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS on What to Expect’s List of AAPI Baby Books!
I loved seeing BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS on this list of AAPI authored and illustrated baby books on whattoexpect.com! See below for the kind words about BINA, and read the whole list here. … [Read more...]
Math Joy Book Event with Carrie Finison, Sara Levine, and Silver Unicorn Bookstore!
Carrie Finison, Sara Levine, and I had the best time talking about math, picture books, and joy! Check out the whole event below and order our books from the Silver Unicorn Bookstore! … [Read more...]
My AAPI Book Recommendations for Today.com!
I was delighted to be asked by Today.com for some children's book recommendations for AAPI Month along with authors Joanna Ho, Karina Yan Glaser, and Minh Lê. Check out our book recs! … [Read more...]
The Children’s Book Review Growing Readers Podcast!
I had such a fantastic time chatting with Bianca Schulze on The Children's Book Review Growing Readers Podcast! We spent most of our time discussing BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS, but we also talked for a bit about RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE! Listen below, and check out the podcast page for more … [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...]
A Beautiful Launch for BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS!!
I had a BALL launching my newest picture book with fantastic Books of Wonder! I got to chat about all kinds of topics with acclaimed author and friend Padma Venkatraman! For a limited time, you can watch the recording of the launch. And you can still order signed copies of BRACELETS FOR BINA’S … [Read more...]
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS in the 2021 LA Times Festival of Books!
I'm thrilled to participate in the (virtual) 2021 LA Times Festival of Books! I got to read part of SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS, and share a little bit about the inspiration for this story. Check it out below, and click here to see many other incredible creators read from their books! … [Read more...]
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS in Chicago Parent!
I was delighted to see SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS on this list of "13 Books to Get Kids Excited About Math" in Chicago Parent! … [Read more...]
A New Picture Book Full of Heart!
I'm so delighted to announce that I have a new nonfiction picture book in the works! As a kid, I fell in love with the wonder of how the human body works. As a doctor and an author, I'm still in awe. I'm so thrilled to share YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART, a poetic picture book tribute to this most … [Read more...]