The Portuguese Bullfight
An afternoon at a bullfight in the town of Vila Franca de Xira and thoughts on the role of bullfighting in that community.
An afternoon at a bullfight in the town of Vila Franca de Xira and thoughts on the role of bullfighting in that community.
Reviews of innovative, traditional, and specialized Lisbon restaurants, along with dessert places including an unexpected reunion.
Our 2015 summer reading list features books written and/or illustrated by people of color, with all age groups and genres represented.
On our most recent trip to Porto, we witness the changes in the city due to the influx of tourists and of young, hip new residents from Scandinavia.
Prompted by a scene at the Lego Fan Event, my thoughts on a middle grade novel set in contemporary Portugal with the economic crisis as the backdrop.
Pictures from the 2015 Lego fan event in Lisbon, highlighting the creativity of Portuguese and other European builders.
An announcement of my launch party for Surviving Santiago, on Thursday, June 11 at 7 pm at Bluestockings Books in NYC.
Ten days ago I spoke to groups of sixth through eighth graders at Hommocks Middle School in Mamaroneck, New York. Sponsored by the PTA for Autism Awareness Month, I talked…
Celebrating the publication day of The World in a Second, the picture book I translated from Portuguese.
Pictures of my new set-up of Little Brick Township in New York City.