When Everything Shut Down
Remembering the Covid shutdowns on the sixth anniversary, and looking at two outstanding books for teens that portray those difficult months.
More Stars for Translation!
Two starred reviews and other buzz for my translation of Our Beautiful Darkness, due out in August 2024.
Book and Movie Combinations: Immigration Stories
A book/movie combination review of the YA novel Go Home and the film Green Border, both addressing refugees and immigration.
The Stars Appear Early for Eyes Open
Quotes from two early starred reviews for my forthcoming YA verse novel Eyes Open!
Two Novels of Bad Friendships
How can friendship go bad? Two novels, one MG and one YA, highlight specific communities but with universal themes.
Better Time Management: My New Year’s Resolution
Recapping my 2023 New Year's resolution and pledging better time management for 2024. Hahahaha!
20 Days in Mariupol: Guest Review by Walter Adamson
Review of the new documentary film 20 Days in Mariupol, which chronicles the Russian destruction of the thriving port city at the outset of the full-scale invasion.
A Sneak Peek at Other People’s Books
A roundup of recent and forthcoming books I appreciated, along with a discussion of the author blurb.
Stellar News for a Picture Book Debut
Announcing the first starred review for Ways to Play and some background on this debut picture book.
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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