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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Work-in-Progress Character Blog Hop, or Made Up People Can Jump Too
As part of a character blog hop, I introduce Tina Aguilar, the protagonist of my forthcoming YA novel, Surviving Santiago.
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A Gallery of LEGO Book Launches
I describe my process for using LEGO minifigures and settings to launch new books for children and teens.
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The Violence in Missouri: Writers and Artists Respond
Writers and artists respond to the police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and the ensuing violence with works that encourage empathy.
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“We’ve Lost a Library”: Walter Dean Myers, 1937-2014
A tribute to African-American author Walter Dean Myers, with reflection on his writing and leadership on behalf of diverse books.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
