Another “First”: A Batchelder Honor Book!
Some thoughts about winning my first ALA Youth Media Award, on the fifteenth book I've either authored or translated.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy
From time to time, my blog posts have focused on English-language idioms that language learners have told me they find useful. Today's is one of them, prompted by two nuisance…
Two Novels of Bad Friendships
How can friendship go bad? Two novels, one MG and one YA, highlight specific communities but with universal themes.
Better Time Management: My New Year’s Resolution
Recapping my 2023 New Year's resolution and pledging better time management for 2024. Hahahaha!
A Nontraditional Sale
My surprise and joy at seeing Ways to Play featured at a popular and fashionable kids' clothing boutique in New York City.
World Read Aloud Day 2024: Not a Rookie
Offering free Zoom visits to schools at all levels for World Read Aloud Day on February 7, 2024.
First Look at Eyes Open
Signing advance copies and getting advance praise for my next book, the YA verse novel Eyes Open set in Portugal in the 1960s.
Lemonade in a Desert
The challenge of self-promotion for an author who isn't very good at self-promotion.
Not a War Zone
Bordering Ukraine and an increasingly aggressive Russia, the Polish people remember their history and prepare to fight again for their independence.
Off-Year Election
Arguments for voting in off-year elections as well as local ones that can have even more impact on daily life.
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