What? Is This a Joke?
The work of my friend Beverly Slapin leads to a discussion of humor and satire and the importance of dialogue rather than censorship.
I Am Charlie
Pictures and thoughts on freedom of expression and the deadly attack aimed to silence the satiric French newspaper Charlie Hebdo.
The “I Am Here” Reading and Exhibition and the Brooklyn Blossoms Book Club
A report on a panel of the Brooklyn Blossoms Book Club, featuring four award-winning black women authors and a photo exhibit celebrating black girls and women.
What Part of “Black Lives Matter” Don’t You Understand?
Police killings of unarmed black men is a human rights issue in a country in which some people live in democracy and others in a police state.
More Visibility for Translators
Prompted by the SCBWI's creation of a new category for translators, I reflect on the need for more children's books in translation.
Suicide Prevention: The Special Day Over, the Work Begins
An essay with links on the importance of connecting with others who feel alone in the world, inspired by my Lego photos for World Suicide Prevention Day.
Three Japanese Restaurants Off the Beaten Path: A Guest Post by Richard Lachmann
My husband Richard Lachmann continues his series of restaurant reviews abroad with three less well-known fusion restaurants in Japan.
Uruguay: Your Questions Answered
A brief, at times humorous, introduction to Uruguay, a country my family visited in December 2011, focusing on people, places, and history.
Uruguay: Three Million Soccer Fans
A review of the World Cup 2010 road trip documentary 3 Million, focusing on the Uruguayan national team and the father-and-son filmmakers.
Promoting Diverse Books for Every Reader: The “Cheat Sheet” and More
Building on Grace Lin's "Cheat Sheet for Selling Diversity," I offer alternative ways of presenting small press and less heralded diverse titles.