First Look at Eyes Open
Signing advance copies and getting advance praise for my next book, the YA verse novel Eyes Open set in Portugal in the 1960s.
A Sneak Peek at Other People’s Books
A roundup of recent and forthcoming books I appreciated, along with a discussion of the author blurb.
Where Are the Parents?
Exploring the role of parents and other adults in middle grade and YA novels and how to have a great story without getting rid of the parents.
Torch Wins!
What it was like for Torch to win the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature.
Launch Day for Pardalita!
April 18, 2023 is another big book birthday for me. It's the launch day for the first YA book I've translated, the hybrid graphic novel/verse novel Pardalita, by author-illustrator Joana…
Finalist!
It's hard to sit on good news, and even harder when it's very good news -- like a book from a relatively unknown author with a smaller publisher becomes a…
I Have a Deadline
Announcement of my forthcoming YA verse novel Eyes Open and the advantages of deadlines (for me).
Happy Book Birthday for One Last Shot!
Review of a new verse novel based on the life of crusading photojournalist Gerda Taro and an exhibit of hers and Robert Capa's work.
Fourth Star for TORCH and a Giveaway
A remarkable fourth starred review for TORCH prompts a grateful giveaway.
End of Year Surprises
Some unexpected end of year awards and distinctions for my YA historical novel Torch and another book recommendation of my own.