I Do Have a New Year’s Resolution
A writing workshop changed my mind about New Year's resolutions, so I'm going to ask for help and build community.
Luck
Thoughts on the end of a difficult year and the lessons from the subject of one of my verse books in progress.
A Sudden Crackdown
The crackdown on books and freedom of expression in schools and libraries is real, frightening, and moving at pandemic speed.
My First #KidsNeedMentors School Visit!
Talking to fourth graders about my writing, with my Lego town behind me.
A Winner Speaks Out (and Congratulations!)
Congratulating Malinda Lo on her National Book Award win, taking place in a climate of censorship about which she has spoken out, and I speak out too.
Tyrannies of Right and Left
A review off Margarita Engle's new verse novel Your Heart, My Sky and a defense of democracy and human rights.
An Unexpected Turn
Jane Campion's latest career turn and how she handles the theme and plot twist in The Power of the Dog.
Translation and Writing Historical Fiction: #WorldKidLit Month
How my work as a translator has helped me address some of the challenges of writing a novel set in a very different place and time.
One of the PerSisterhood!
Announcing the last of my five books due out next year, a chapter book biography of Temple Grandin that's part of the She Persisted series.
MOONWALKING Has a Cover!
Thrilled for my cover of Moonwalking, which captures the art, music, and energy of 1980s Brooklyn.
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