Where to Invade Next and What to Translate Next
Discussing a popular young adult book from Portugal, A Lua de Joana, in the context of that country’s decision to decriminalize drugs.
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Wrapping Up the YASH Spring 2016 Contest (and an Unscientific Survey)
Thank you to all the people who took part in the Spring 2016 Young Adult Scavenger Hunt! The turnout was huge, including dozens of people who commented to enter my...
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It’s Here! The YASH Spring 2016 Contest!
My post for the 2016 Young Adult Scavenger Hunt, with bonus content and a chance to win prizes.
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Good News for Surviving Santiago!
Announcing honors for Surviving Santiago from two independent-publishing organizations and the Bank Street College of Education.
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A Sneak Peek Prologue
I offer the deleted prologue of my unpublished contemporary YA novel to give blog readers a sense of the story.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
