Countdown to Launch: Ways to Play
Celebrating the launch on August 8, 2023, of my debut picture book, Ways to Play.
Celebrating the launch on August 8, 2023, of my debut picture book, Ways to Play.
Review of the new documentary film 20 Days in Mariupol, which chronicles the Russian destruction of the thriving port city at the outset of the full-scale invasion.
Helping writers this summer but also needing help with a sick plant.
Previewing two panels on neurodiversity and disability in kidlit at the 4th annual nErDcampPA next week.
Interview with Amy Nathan, author of Together, on racial justice, the Supreme Court, and using oral history in nonfiction.
A roundup of recent and forthcoming books I appreciated, along with a discussion of the author blurb.
Announcing the first starred review for Ways to Play and some background on this debut picture book.
Among the more unusual and delightful rituals of living in New York City is Manhattanhenge, the twice annual event in which the sunset follows the perfect grid of Manhattan's major…
A summary of the panel "Writing Truthfully for Kids About Today's Issues," part of the 2023 PEN World Voices Festival.
Exploring the role of parents and other adults in middle grade and YA novels and how to have a great story without getting rid of the parents.