I was thrilled and honored that SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS received a SECOND starred review—this one, from Publishers Weekly! Read the full review here. … [Read more...]
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS in The Boston Globe!
I was thrilled to see my name and SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS featured in the "New England Literary News" section of The Boston Globe! Read the full article here, and look below for a photo of the print article in the Sunday Globe!. … [Read more...]
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS Guest Blog Posts!
This week I've done interviews/guest posts on several fantastic blogs, some of which are doing SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS giveaways! Check them out and enter to win! On Maria Marshall's Picture Book Buzz, I answer questions along with fellow STEAM Team Picture Book writers: On the Pragmatic Mom … [Read more...]
The STEM Women in KidLit Podcast!
I'm starting a new podcast with my friend, author, and scientist Artemis Roehrig! At a writing conference early this year, we got to chatting about being women in STEM fields (Artemis is an entomology technician, and I am a physician), and we realized we could come up with a huge list of women like … [Read more...]
A STAR from Booklist for SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS!!
I was stunned and delighted to learn that SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS has received a STAR from ALA Booklist!! … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Book Giveaway to Thank Joy McCullough!
Three years ago, I entered Pitch Wars with my book, MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM. I was nervous, and I didn't expect to get in, but I figured I didn't have anything to lose by trying. And then, at the end of August, I found out that Joy McCullough had chosen to mentor me! Her suggested edits weren't easy, but … [Read more...]
The Pitch Wars 2020 Team PITA Mentor Wish List!
Welcome! Welcome to Pitch Wars 2020!! This year, Remy Lai and I are mentoring Middle Grade. What exactly is Pitch Wars? It's a mentoring program for unagented writers. You can read more about it here. We’ll get to our wish list in a moment, but first, a little about us, your potential … [Read more...]
The Soaring 20s on KidLitTV!
KidlitTV hosted members of my debut picture book group, The Soaring 20s, on their segment On the LOOKOUT for Kids' Books, Fall 2020! To find out more about my fellow creators' debut books, a few secrets, and some advice for kids, see the whole post here, or check out the individual videos … [Read more...]
Cover Reveal for BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS!
I am delighted to show the world the cover of my forthcoming picture book, BRACELETS FOR BINA'S BROTHERS, gorgeously illustrated by Chaaya Prabbhat and coming April 20, 2021 with Charlesbridge! The story involves one of my favorite Indian holidays—Raksha Bandhan, also knowns as Rakhi, which … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE , AND WHOLE ARCs Arrive!!
It's such an incredible moment as an author when you get to see the manuscript you've worked so hard on in book-shaped form for the first time! And when the Advance Reader's Copies (ARCs) are as beautiful as the ones for RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, it's even more wonderful. This is what is feels like to … [Read more...]
Proud to Be a 2021 WNDB Mentor!
It's so important that children's literature reflects the beautiful diversity of our country and the world. We Need Diverse Books has worked toward that goal since 2014, helping to foster change so that all children can see themselves in books. I'm honored and excited to announce that I will be a … [Read more...]
The First Finished Hardcover of SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS!!
I got a special delivery from my editor Cheryl Klein at Lee & Low Books, and I opened it with the help of my dog, Boomer. It was the first finished copy of my debut picture book, SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS, gorgeously illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan, and I couldn't be more delighted!! The book will … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
A New Picture Book Announcement!
I'm thrilled to share that Little Bee Books will publish my picture book, THE SECRET CODE INSIDE YOU, which will be illustrated by the amazing Steven Salerno!! This book explains the basics of genetics to kids, and also touches upon the limits of genes and how our choices also determine who we are. … [Read more...]
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