Giving Characters Agency in Restricted Spaces
How writers can give their protagonists agency even if the characters are very young or live in very restricted environments.
Not Obeying in Advance
Not taking down my blog or my more political posts is part of my decision not to "obey in advance" given the possibility of a more repressive regime.
Unplugging
A discussion with Sarah Darer Littman and educators on Long Island about the importance of unplugging in multiple ways from social media and the digital world.
Titletown New York!
Celebrating the WNBA finals victory and first championship for the New York Liberty, a lesson in persistence for writers as well.
A map of states with school book bans, part of the 2023 World Voices Festival.
Stories for Banned Books Week, 2024
For Banned Books Week, the importance of offering books that portray BIPOC children, racial justice, and friendship.
The Rise of Women’s Sports
Exploring my interest in girls' and women's sports, both watching it and writing about it.
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.