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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“Not Like the Other Girls”
As this month is Women’s History Month, it’s a great opportunity to take on one of the most common tropes in fiction for tweens and teens. The “Not...
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Lemonade in a Desert
The challenge of self-promotion for an author who isn’t very good at self-promotion.
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Wanted: School Visits
Now that I have four recently published books and pandemic restrictions are coming to an end, I’m starting to look for school visits. In the years following the...
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Agent Revisions, Editor Revisions
Comparing an agent’s revision suggestions to those of a realtor presenting a house for sale.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
