The Grief Narrative in Books for Young Readers
Advice for writers of grief narratives for young readers, and broadening the definition of the genre.
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Religion, Historical Fiction, and the American Pope
Portraying Catholic characters and the Catholic Church in my historical fiction in the context of the American prelate Leo XIV’s election as the new pope.
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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.
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Audiobook News!
Announcement of the audiobook edition of Eyes Open and physical CDs of Torch, with thoughts on my audiobook experiences.
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Seen in the Wild
Some photos of my books, spotted in bookstores, libraries, clothing stores, and with very good dogs on the internet.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
