Nothing to Celebrate
On July 4, 1776, a group of insurgents from the American colonies gathered to write a manifesto declaring their independence from the British king. They listed their...
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Religion, Historical Fiction, and the American Pope
Portraying Catholic characters and the Catholic Church in my historical fiction in the context of the American prelate Leo XIV’s election as the new pope.
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PEN World Voices Festival: ArtLords Community Mural
A mural created by the ArtLords collective from Afghanistan, which brings its message of peace and community engagement to the world.
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An Activism Panel in Texas
A sneak preview of my panel with acclaimed MG and YA authors at the Texas Library Association meeting, which will be my debut appearance there.
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Paying for Our Own Oppression
At tax time, reflections on a Chilean duo that also resisted a dictatorship.
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Global and International Literature for Kids at nErDcampCT
Why we need portrayals of life outside our own country, including literature in translation.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
