Making Kidlit in Translation Mainstream
Renewed efforts to make teachers and librarians aware of the value of international literature in translation.
A map of states with school book bans, part of the 2023 World Voices Festival.
Authors Speak Out Against Book Bans
Introducing Authors Against Book Bans, an organization for freedom of expression that I joined along with more than a thousand other authors.
Audiobook News!
Announcement of the audiobook edition of Eyes Open and physical CDs of Torch, with thoughts on my audiobook experiences.
“Not Like the Other Girls”
As this month is Women's History Month, it's a great opportunity to take on one of the most common tropes in fiction for tweens and teens. The "Not Like the…
The Stars Appear Early for Eyes Open
Quotes from two early starred reviews for my forthcoming YA verse novel Eyes Open!
Seen in the Wild
Some photos of my books, spotted in bookstores, libraries, clothing stores, and with very good dogs on the internet.
Guest Speaker
Being the guest speaker at the VCFA winter residency and how my experience there as a student influenced my writing of Torch.
Another “First”: A Batchelder Honor Book!
Some thoughts about winning my first ALA Youth Media Award, on the fifteenth book I've either authored or translated.
Two Novels of Bad Friendships
How can friendship go bad? Two novels, one MG and one YA, highlight specific communities but with universal themes.