An Activism Panel in Texas
A sneak preview of my panel with acclaimed MG and YA authors at the Texas Library Association meeting, which will be my debut appearance there.
Two Novels of Bad Friendships
How can friendship go bad? Two novels, one MG and one YA, highlight specific communities but with universal themes.
Launch Day for Pardalita!
April 18, 2023 is another big book birthday for me. It's the launch day for the first YA book I've translated, the hybrid graphic novel/verse novel Pardalita, by author-illustrator Joana…
Announced! Graphic Novel Translation
Back to translating, this time a graphic novel, and experiencing the joy of helping a book I love find a readership in a new language.
On Forgiveness and Second Chances: A Review of On the Hook
Review of Francisco X. Stork's newest novel, On the Hook, and the importance of this story for young readers today.
Mental Health in the Time of Covid-19: Guest Post by Nora Shalaway Carpenter
Nora Shalaway Carpenter, author of The Edge of Anything, discusses her novel, OCD, and helpful resources to get us through the current pandemic.
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Armchair Traveler
Because of my broken ankle, I missed this year's New York Times Travel Show and that opportunity to plan my summer trip, which will -- ankle permitting -- take us…
Guilty Pleasures
What I did when my husband and daughter were away, from stocking the fridge with things they're allergic to, to binge-watching 13 Reasons Why.