Unplugging
A discussion with Sarah Darer Littman and educators on Long Island about the importance of unplugging in multiple ways from social media and the digital world.
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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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“Burn It All Down”
The scene in my novel where I burn it all down and show boys doing the right thing.
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Working While Autistic: Sometimes Good Things Come from Misunderstandings
A misunderstanding over an interview about LGBTQ+ and disabled representation in YA literature turns into a teaching moment and an opportunity.
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Suicide Prevention: The Special Day Over, the Work Begins
An essay with links on the importance of connecting with others who feel alone in the world, inspired by my Lego photos for World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
