October Countdown
Leading up to the publication of my YA historical novel TORCH, my first YA novel to launch in more than seven years.
Leading up to the publication of my YA historical novel TORCH, my first YA novel to launch in more than seven years.
September 18-25 is Banned Books Week this year in the United States. In the past, people have observed this week with readings from books that had been challenged in schools…
How research for my verse novel in progress led me to discover a new favorite band.
Launch Day for the collection of biographies of women directors, Film Makers, which I wrote with debut author Tanisia "Tee" Moore.
Remembering the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, which took place on this day in 1968.
The news is official! Torch has received its very first review...and it's a Kirkus star! Calling the novel "Equally terrifying and captivating," the Kirkus reviewer writes: Readers will be on…
A review of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's recently published memoir and thoughts on freedom, art, and home.
Announcing a workshop I'm teaching on translating books for young readers, sponsored by SCBWI.
The 2022 We Are Kid Lit Summer Reading List is out! While it's appearing later in the summer than our previous lists, it's worth the wait -- our most robust…
The rise of book banning in schools, libraries, and bookstores, and what we can do to prevent it.