
Signed copies!
My books are currently available for purchase through Indiebound, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, & other major retailers, but now you can also order extra special *SIGNED* copies of all 3 middle grade novels through my fabulous local independent bookstore, The Silver Unicorn. Thanks for your support & happy reading!


SLJ Middle Grade Mental Health Panel
Mark your calendars for @sljournal's Middle Grade Magic virtual event. Looking forward to speaking on this panel about mental health & neurodiversity in #MGlit with @rosenafung @CCujec@PeytonGoddard & @amynoelleparks Register: https://bit.ly/3tFmVDX

WORST-CASE COLLIN Cover Reveal
I have 2 new books publishing this year, and WORST-CASE COLLIN (coming Sept 28, 2021 with Charlesbridge) is especially close to my heart. While it is very much a work of fiction, this contemporary MG novel-in-verse is also one of the most personal books I’ve written. I'll be sharing a lot more in the coming months, but for now I'll say that it's a story about... the people and things we hold on to, and learning how to let go. it’s about prime numbers and love and the indivisi

SPIN!
The world may be a mess, but kids & books continue to give me hope. Sharing and celebrating some *PUBLISHING NEWS* about a novel I wrote during these turbulent times… In March, I fell into one of the worst creative slumps of my life. Riddled with anxiety and depressed about the pandemic and politics, I could barely bring myself to write, draw, or read much of anything. I’d weathered fallow periods in the past—during the sleep-deprived blur of days following the birth of my da

Mission Multiverse: Book1
✨Cover reveal✨ MISSION MULTIVERSE, my new MG series, launches with @abramskids in 2021! Can't wait for readers to meet this awesome cast of characters and explore exciting new dimensions. Out of this world cover art by @SkinnerCreative #mglit #scifi #middlegrade #booknews #coverreveal #coverart #MissionMultiverse #Abrams #Amulet #bookseries #news

Middle Grade Book Club
Next week the @silverunicornbooks Middle Grade Book Club turns 1 year old! Hosting this group has been such a joy. Nothing better than reading, writing, and chatting about books with bright, funny, thoughtful kids at a great indie bookstore. Join us on Tues Dec 17 @ 6pm to discuss @jasonreynolds83's LOOK BOTH WAYS, and stay tuned in 2020 for more great reads! #mglit #indiebookstore #TheSilverUnicorn #books #reading #creativewriting #workshop #middlegrade


More books!
Jazzed to be writing this fun series with the brilliant folks at Amulet @abramskids. From novels in verse, to novels about the multiverse, I am feeling very grateful to have 4 forthcoming books in the publishing pipeline. Writing for kids is an honor, a privilege, and one of the best jobs ever 💛📚 #mglit #middlegrade #scifi #series #bookdeal #news #PW #publishing #dealannouncement #multiverse


Mass Book Awards
Not a typical Tuesday, but sure was a fun one! What an honor to visit the MA State House for the Mass Book Awards celebration. Thrilled to see THE MAGIC OF MELWICK ORCHARD included on the 2019 Must Read list! Thank you @MassBook for promoting literacy, supporting readers & uplifting book creators! To learn more about The Massachusetts Center for the Book, please visit https://www.massbook.org/mass-book-awards #booklists #bookawards #mustread #ImaginationSoup #MACenterfortheBo


Navigating a Book Debut
Your book is finally going to be out in the world! But how do you prepare for this major step in your writing journey, and what pitfalls should you avoid? From picture books to middle grade and young adult novels, authors Rajani LaRocca, Cathy Ballou Mealey, Kate Narita, and Rebecca Kim Wells will share their experience and advice for navigating a book debut. Moderated by Rebecca Caprara. Loft Members: free; Non-Members: $5 donation