An Activism Panel in Texas
A sneak preview of my panel with acclaimed MG and YA authors at the Texas Library Association meeting, which will be my debut appearance there.
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.
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.
More Stars for Translation!
Two starred reviews and other buzz for my translation of Our Beautiful Darkness, due out in August 2024.
Book and Movie Combinations: Immigration Stories
A book/movie combination review of the YA novel Go Home and the film Green Border, both addressing refugees and immigration.
A Book Launch in Uncertain Times
Connecting Eyes Open, launching this week, with the freedom struggle in Portugal and the need to value our democracy.
Making Kidlit in Translation Mainstream
Renewed efforts to make teachers and librarians aware of the value of international literature in translation.
The Stars Appear Early for Eyes Open
Quotes from two early starred reviews for my forthcoming YA verse novel Eyes Open!
Two Novels of Bad Friendships
How can friendship go bad? Two novels, one MG and one YA, highlight specific communities but with universal themes.