Banned Books Week 2017: Authors on the Front Lines
Authors and editors of books for young people discuss different forms of censorship and how to defend diverse books in a panel organized by PEN America.
Authors and editors of books for young people discuss different forms of censorship and how to defend diverse books in a panel organized by PEN America.
A report on two events on Children's Day at the 2017 Brooklyn Book Festival and thoughts on taking chances and writing outside one's comfort zone.
Lessons learned from an overreaction to negative reviews and the failed project that followed, with advice for other writers.
A roundup of Lisbon's most lively, up-and-coming neighborhoods for visitors in 2017, where one can go beyond the typical tourist experience.
With the revocation of DACA, The U.S. government has just precipitated a humanitarian crisis, and the whole world is watching.
I donated one of my Lego Tiny Houses to the #KidLitCares auction to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Photos and description of my latest original Lego build to join Little Brick Township, the Solar Townhouse MOC.
An overview of common stories that dictatorships and despotic regimes tell to justify their power and policies.
A timely new book on the U.S. Constitution and its flaws sheds light on our current national crisis and a President who has emboldened right-wing extremism.
My recent experience as part of the Grand Jury in Manhattan and some thoughts on the role and independence of this body.