Authors Take Action 2023: Climate Poems
My poetry prompt for Authors Take Action, centered on the #ClimatePoemProject to encourage young people to write poetry about nature and caring for the environment.
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Whole Novel Historical Fiction Workshop
Announcing a second workshop I’m teaching for Highlights this summer, the Whole Novel Historical Fiction Workshop. My favorite topic!
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I Have a Deadline
Announcement of my forthcoming YA verse novel Eyes Open and the advantages of deadlines (for me).
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Happy Book Birthday for One Last Shot!
Review of a new verse novel based on the life of crusading photojournalist Gerda Taro and an exhibit of hers and Robert Capa’s work.
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Fourth Star for TORCH and a Giveaway
A remarkable fourth starred review for TORCH prompts a grateful giveaway.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
