On the Other Side of the Table at the Albany Children’s Book Festival
A report on the Sixth Annual Albany Children's Book Festival from the attendee side of the table.
Happy Halloween Lego Book Launches
My Lego book launches continue with Halloween-themed setups for Evil Librarian and Devin Rhodes Is Dead.
The 777 Challenge and a New Web Page
I introduce Surviving Santiago via the 777 Challenge, in which I post from a work-in-progress seven full lines from the seventh page, starting seven lines down.
Engaging Readers of Young Adult Fiction: Agent Regina Brooks Weighs In
In a guest post, literary agent Regina L. Brooks offers five general rules for writing young adult fiction that both teens and adults will want to read.
Not Your Parents’ Religious School
A set of Lego scenes for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot inspire thoughts on changes in American Jewish education and identity over the past few decades.
Happy to Be Me: Amateur Artists
Thoughts on motivation, validation, and what it means to be an amateur photographer or writer making art for the fun of it.
Reclaiming Our History: The Colorado Student Walkouts
A response to the Jefferson County, Colorado school board's effort to teach obedience rather than history, and the student walkout that ensued.
The 2014 Cybils: Make Me Work!
Announcement of my appointment to the Round One Cybils jury for Young Adult Fiction and a call for nominations for these prestigious awards.
Supporting Kid Lit Equality
Last spring #WeNeedDiverseBooks came into being as a result of the lack of progress in diversifying the children's publishing industry, as exemplified by a major BookCon panel that featured only…
Suicide Prevention: The Special Day Over, the Work Begins
An essay with links on the importance of connecting with others who feel alone in the world, inspired by my Lego photos for World Suicide Prevention Day.
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