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May 21

Launch event with author Isi Hendrix

Looking forward to talking about middle-grade fantasy with author Isi Hendrix! If you can't make the launch event / don't live in the...

May 5

Personalized, signed copies of TaCM now available through pre-order

The truly wonderful Books of Wonder is offering personalized, signed copies of TaCM if you pre-order by May 28. BOW is also hosting the...

Apr 9

Who was Sei Shonagon?

IRL, the Japanese writer and imperial attendant Sei Shonagon became famous for her lists. She plays a central role in Yuki’s adventure in...

Mar 3

Through a Clouded Mirror named JLG selection

I'm excited to announce that Through a Clouded Mirror is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! Many thanks to the JLG for the...

Mar 3

Publishers Weekly reviews Through a Clouded Mirror

Thrilled that Through a Clouded Mirror has been reviewed by Publishers Weekly! You can read the full review here.

Oct 25, 2023

Finally, something fun came in the mail!

Amid the blizzard of college brochures that my 12th grader receives daily, my Junior Library Guild certificate and pin arrived!

May 4, 2023

PS 107 Author Visit

What a great day at PS 107 in Brooklyn! I shared the inspiration for The Pearl Hunter and talked about the origins of the fantastical...

Feb 9, 2023

The Pearl Hunter Named an Indie Next Pick

The Pearl Hunter has been named a March/April 2023 Kids Indie Next pick! Thanks to the American Booksellers Association and all the...

Jan 30, 2023

Indies Introduce Q&A

I had so much fun doing this Indies Introduce Q&A with Gabriella Crivilare at Prairie Fox Books in Ottawa, Illinois. Thanks to the...

Jan 10, 2023

Publishers Weekly: "Vivid, Fierce-hearted Debut"

Super excited to share this Publishers Weekly review of The Pearl Hunter! I had no advance warning that this was coming and then PW...

Jan 10, 2023

Kirkus Reviews: "Full of Magic and Adventure"

The first review of "The Pearl Hunter" from Kirkus Reviews went live on Christmas Eve. Couldn't ask for a better holiday gift!

Oct 27, 2022

The Pearl Hunter Named a JLG Gold Standard Selection

The Junior Library Guild has chosen The Pearl Hunter as a Gold Standard Selection. The JLG sends a curated selection of titles to...

Oct 3, 2022

The Pearl Hunter Named to Indies Introduce Debut List

I'm thrilled to announce that The Pearl Hunter has been chosen an an Indies Introduce pick for Winter/Spring 2023! Thanks to the American...