A Texas-Size Welcome at Hamilton Middle School
My inspiring experience as the author of Rogue, the "One Book, One School" read at Hamilton Middle School in Houston, Texas.
Collaborative Storytelling with Lego
Ten days ago I spoke to groups of sixth through eighth graders at Hommocks Middle School in Mamaroneck, New York. Sponsored by the PTA for Autism Awareness Month, I talked…
How to Make Friends with the New Kid: Advice for Kiara from the New Kids
My presentation to ELL students at Manchester, CT's high school and middle school explored insights gained from being a newcomer from a different culture.
#WeNeedDiverseBooks Because We Are Not Alone
My blog contribution to the #WeNeedDiverseBooks campaign, which emphasizes the building of bridges among activists and people of different backgrounds.
Just Write Two Pages
On a visit to a middle school in Philadelphia, I advise young writers to write very short stories that contain a beginning, a middle, and an end.
UConn Co-op decked out for Halloween.
Speaking to the Teachers of Tomorrow at UConn
At the University of Connecticut I shared my experiences of growing up "different" and offered advice to both young writers and future teachers.
Kiara Needs Help, and Hackett Middle School Answers the Call
I had my first school visit for Rogue today, at a week-long summer program for college-bound students at Hackett Middle School in Albany. The 36 students have been reading the…
Sexy Next Book
Yesterday morning I received a lovely thank-you from Michael Guarneiri, the English teacher who invited Fatima Shaik and me to Arts & Media Prep high school on Monday for a…
Why Do You Write?
I have just returned from a fun and inspiring afternoon at Arts & Media Prep High School in Brooklyn, New York, where author Fatima Shaik and I spoke to a…