YA Trends and Boomlets
A discussion of several new YA novels set in Russia and Eastern Europe during and after the fall of Communism. Is this a new trend?
Translation Workshop
Since becoming co-chair of the PEN Translation Committee, I've been working on some new initiatives that draw from my experience as a writer of my own fiction and a translator…
An American Story of Oppression and Resistance: Samira Ahmed’s Internment
An analysis of the historical and contemporary underpinnings of Samira Ahmed's bestselling YA novel Internment.
Canaries in the Coal Mine
For Autism Acceptance Month, cautionary tales in film and literature as well as positive models of disability inclusion.
The We Are KidLit 2019 Summer Reading List: Some Thoughts
An introduction to the diverse, inclusive 2019 We Are KidLit Summer Reading List, with a focus on the many bilingual books on the list.
The English version, with the calendars redrawn.
Do We Have a Responsibility?
A discussion of the extent to which adults should protect children and teens against potentially disturbing or culturally problematic content in books.
“Is the Age of Travel Writing Over?” Not So Fast…
Insights and tips for bloggers and travel writers at the January 2019 New York Times Travel Expo.
A Review Audit
An audit of the books I reviewed for The Pirate Tree, according to diversity of characters and authors and size of publishers.
Cover Reveal and Interview with Katia Raina, Author of Castle of Concrete
Today I’m hosting my first-ever cover reveal. I’m thrilled and honored to present the cover of Katia Raina’s debut YA novel, Castle of Concrete, published by Young Europe, the YA…
International films at the Lego Cinema.
Some Thoughts on the 2019 Academy Award Nominations
A discussion of the 2019 Academy Award nominees for Foreign Language Film and why these movies are superior to Hollywood's offerings.
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