These past few months have been incredibly hectic for me, and I've hardly been able to celebrate the release of SAFE HARBOR - a novel that I, as a child who loved animals and had a special ability to communicate with them, would have added to my favorites shelf, though I say so myself! One [...]
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Smooth sailing over the holidays and Safe Harbor in 2025!
It's almost time to launch SAFE HARBOR - my sixth novel and my second novel-in-verse! I can't believe how fast 2024 has flown! If you haven't ordered your copy yet, here is the link: https://buff.ly/3XLA0eK And... here below is the photo of the seal who inspired the novel, "lying like a sack of rice" on [...]
See you at NCTE 2024?
Looking forward with gratitude to connecting with #teachers #educators #librarians and the #kidlit community at #NCTE2024 in Boston. My excitingly hectic schedule begins on Thursday 11:30 Rm 204 A with a panel on Ecoliteracy, moderated by Nora Shalaway Carpenter and featuring Margarita Engle and Jewel Parker Rhodes, along with Karina Iceberg, Russ Mayo and Gabriel [...]
August Anthologies
If you're reading this, hope you're having a wonderful summer. I am having a hectic one! In this short post this August, I wanted to share a list of august upcoming anthologies that I'm honored to be part of. But first, I am super excited to share that my next novel, SAFE HARBOR, is already [...]
Women’s History Month 2024
We often say we're speechless. I probably have said that before. But the first time I truly felt that way was when I saw this montage created by @readwithmalcom. I was immensely and deeply grateful when THE BRIDGE HOME was selected to be featured by Malcom Mitchell's Share The Magic Foundation because I respect his [...]
Wish you a golden autumn!
After a hectic summer, I've decided to have a calmer fall. I plan to spend more time writing than traveling, but I will be doing a bit of teaching, too. I'm so honored and excitedly looking forward to teaching an online course in writing at Sarah Lawrence College. For the first half of the semester, [...]
Thank you, teachers, for your courage & dedication
"Fear is a Lock. Courage is a key." That's a quote from BORN BEHIND BARS. It's a quote that I believe teachers, librarians and other educators live by. Especially these days, when our nation and our world seems so divided. This second day of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the [...]
Teacher Resources
This spring began with so many delightful bits of news: The Bridge Home received another award - The Jerry, presented by WJRC! Born Behind Bars is also on Georgia's state award list! I've been doing a lot of virtual visits, and over the next few weeks, I'll be doing more. On my slides, I quote [...]
All Best For the Rest of 2021 and Happy 2022!
https://videopress.com/v/flYWbh3r?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata Happy Holidays and Happy New Year Wishes! Can't believe 2021 is nearly over. As this year winds down, I'm taking a moment to be grateful for all the honors and awards and praise Born Behind Bars has been blessed with. So far, to my knowledge, it's on the Boston Globe, Kirkus, School Library Journal, [...]