“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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Social Media, or My Instagram Obsession
My experience with social media began when I signed up for Facebook the year before Gringolandia came out. I was fortunate at the time to have some friends and...
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
