A Creative Crisis
Deciding to write a different kind of historical novel in the face of a more repressive environment, but not giving up my commitment to social justice.
The Rise of Women’s Sports
Exploring my interest in girls' and women's sports, both watching it and writing about it.
Another “First”: A Batchelder Honor Book!
Some thoughts about winning my first ALA Youth Media Award, on the fifteenth book I've either authored or translated.
World Read Aloud Day 2024: Not a Rookie
Offering free Zoom visits to schools at all levels for World Read Aloud Day on February 7, 2024.
My #PublishingJourney
Takeaways from my long and winding #publishingjourney and advice for writers looking to get and stay published.
Interview with Linda Elovitz Marshall, Author of Brave Volodymyr
The author of a new picture book biography of Volodymyr Zelensky talks about her writing process and connection to Ukraine.
Some Thoughts on the Publishing Crisis, Part IV: Surviving the Drought
The final essay in the series discusses how to stay creative during the current publishing crisis and sometimes staying creative means taking a break.
Some Thoughts on the Publishing Crisis, Part II: Causes
Continuation of the series exploring demographic, economic, technological, and political reasons for the decline in book sales.
Some Thoughts on the Publishing Crisis, Part I
The first in a series of thoughts and advice related to the crisis in publishing since the end of the pandemic.