The “Americanizer” and Other Tales of Translation
A report on the "PEN Presents: Translating Books for Young Readers" panel at the Brooklyn Book Festival.
A report on the "PEN Presents: Translating Books for Young Readers" panel at the Brooklyn Book Festival.
A preview of my translating books for young readers panel at the Brooklyn Book Festival and my translations scheduled for 2016.
For the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a review of Fatima Shaik's new collection of short stories, What Went Missing and What Got Found.
A promise to attend a friend's bookstore panel introduces me to three Jane Austen-inspired novels and the importance of having an open mind.
A well-timed writing date gets me back on track after a two-month hiatus to promote Surviving Santiago.
Reflections on the publication of Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman and the controversy surrounding this early draft of a classic novel.
Author Madeline Dyer explores the appeal of dystopian YA novels and how using current events helps to create a successful dystopia.
The removal of the Confederate flag from the Capitol grounds in South Carolina and an open letter to Jet Blue underscore the power of activism.
Last Thursday was my official book launch party for Surviving Santiago at the Lower East Side bookstore Bluestockings, ranked one of the top destinations in the Not For Tourists Illustrated Guide to New York City.
Our 2015 summer reading list features books written and/or illustrated by people of color, with all age groups and genres represented.