What an incredible day at the Massachusetts State House for the Massachusetts Book Awards! For the first time since 2019, there was an in-person celebration of amazing authors and books from here in Massachusetts! My husband Lou and my dad got to accompany me, and it was SO lovely to share … [Read more...]
Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture at the Concord Festival of Authors!
I was so honored to give the Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture at my hometown Concord Free Public Library as part of the Concord Festival of Authors! I loved talking about my path to becoming an author (with Thoreau looking over my shoulder!) and connecting with readers young and young at heart! … [Read more...]
Chappaqua Book Festival!
I had a ball at the amazing, incredible Chappaqua Book Festival on a perfect fall day! I joined over a hundred other authors and met so many amazing readers! What a celebration of children's literature! … [Read more...]
The Adirondack Family Book Festival!
I had such a fabulous time at the first annual Adirondack Family Book Festival on August 20,2022! The festival happened at the John Brown Farm Historic Site in beautiful Lake Placid, NY where I got to participate in panels, sign books, and hang out with award-winning authors and illustrators: Kate … [Read more...]
A Glorious Time at SCBWI Florida!
I was honored to be a faculty member at the SCBWI Florida Conference 2022! The theme was "Reunited, and It Feels So Good!" It certainly felt fantastic to hang out with writers, illustrators, and fellow faculty members, including: Teaching a Novel Intensive with agent Saritza Hernandez and … [Read more...]
TLA 2022!
What an incredible time I had at my first in person Texas Library Association conference! The weather was beautiful in Fort Worth, and I had such a great time meeting wonderful librarians from all over Texas! I got to sign copies of RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE (at my first in person conference!), I'LL GO … [Read more...]
We Are All Readers Book Festival 2022
I loved attending the first annual We Are ALL Readers Book Festival in Rhode Island on April 9, 2022 along with several other incredible authors! In light of the resurgence of book bans across our country, I spoke about the importance of diverse books for everyone and the fact that everyone deserves … [Read more...]
A HUGE Giveaway to End 2021!
2021 has been quite a year . . . in the midst of some very difficult times, I've been very grateful to release SIX books this year! To celebrate, I'm giving away a bundle of signed copies all eight of my books, including my novels MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL, … [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 the Boston Globe!
I was honored and delighted to be interviewed by The Boston Globe, talking about medicine, writing for kids, and my latest books! Read the full interview here. … [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...]
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 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 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...]
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...]
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...]