Fourth Star for TORCH and a Giveaway
A remarkable fourth starred review for TORCH prompts a grateful giveaway.
Those New Year’s Resolutions Again!
Recalling my 2022 New Year's resolution and making one for 2023.
Launch Day for TORCH and a Second Star!
Today is a long-awaited day -- the launch of my YA historical novel Torch. It's especially long-awaited because the novel went out on submission at the beginning of August 2019,…
First Star for TORCH!
The news is official! Torch has received its very first review...and it's a Kirkus star! Calling the novel "Equally terrifying and captivating," the Kirkus reviewer writes: Readers will be on…
Resistance Heroes: Ai Weiwei
A review of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's recently published memoir and thoughts on freedom, art, and home.
Wishing on a Star
Announcing my first starred reviews for books that I wrote, and growing after a hiatus.
The One That Got Away
A book that I wanted to translate is now out in English, and I'm happy for everyone involved, especially those who will now get to read it!
Vanquished in the Ice Cream Wars
Our local Il Laboratorio del Gelato, a family favorite, has become a casualty of the ice cream wars.
Award-Winning Nonfiction: Revolution in Our Time
Review of the National Book Award finalist Revolution in Our Time, a history of the Black Panther Party for teen readers.
Tyrannies of Right and Left
A review off Margarita Engle's new verse novel Your Heart, My Sky and a defense of democracy and human rights.