Dearest Gentle Reader, did you miss me? (Ha! That’s a quote from the Netflix show, Bridgerton.) My goodness, the world is a crazy place right now. I hope you’re staying healthy AND sane. I also hope for peace in Ukraine and a safer world in the months to come. I have to admit that the… Read more »
Hello, and how are you these days? (If you want to skip down to the Reading Guide & Activity, scroll past the photos of my backyard below.) I hope you’re staying safe and healthy, and also staying sane. I know it’s really hard to remain cool and calm when the news is full of awful… Read more »
September 8th was a great day, a day that’ll live on in my memory! So many lovely people showed up for our L.A. book event — it was standing room only! Over a hundred people were in the audience, and like during our NYC event, kids asked some of the best questions: Will the book… Read more »
Colleen and I hope to see everyone on September 8 at 2:30 pm for our book event at Children’s Book World in Los Angeles! Below is the invitation graphic. Also, click here for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Colleen’s artistic process. I’m so fortunate to have worked with such a talented artist, and you can… Read more »
Here’s a video I did during my lunch break today at Children’s Book World in L.A. Kevin Winston helps run my college alum network, and does a great job of bringing people together. He reached out to me last night to do this video, and I agreed. Kevin is a powerful influencer! He coached me… Read more »
I love @villagebookbuilders ❤️ They build libraries in rural communities & villages across the world, and they invited me to do an inaugural virtual visit to the Gram Sewa Library in Nepal! It was so cool to meet the students, and to hear about their hopes and dreams 🙌🌏
(Visit villagebookbuilders.org if you’d like to donate or get involved in their amazing projects.)
#villagebookbuilders #nepal #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #authorsofinstagram #authorlife #virtualvisit #bookworm
I’m so thrilled to reveal my next book, Sora’s Seashells!🎉 The launch date is May 9, but it can be pre-ordered now 😊You’ll see luminous watercolors by @stellalim_art & @ji_hyukkim — each page is truly a work of art! 🙌The story is about a girl who learns the meaning of her unique name and gains the courage to deal with school bullies, thanks to her grandmother. The team @candlewickpress put together a gorgeous book, and I’m so grateful for all the incredible attention & care.
For signed/personalized copies, please order through @cbwchildrensbooks — they’ll also host a launch event on Sat, May 13th at noon. Join me for a fun chat + some surprises! More details at the link in my bio. Thank you, all!! ❤️
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#coverreveal #bookstagram #picturebooks #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #bookworm #booklover #childrensliterature #kidlit #watercolor #watercolorart #illustration #picturebook #authorsofinstagram #booklaunch
Thinking of our friends in Turkey 🇹🇷 I actually can’t believe we were there just a few months ago (photos taken in late Oct 2022). Beautiful country, lovely people. ❤️ I hope they heal soon from the devastating earthquake — it’s after terrible events like this when I’m in awe of the brave people who are helping on the ground, like the @white.helmets 🙌
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#turkey🇹🇷 #whitehelmets #whitehelmetsturkey #turkiye
One of my favorite things: morning coffee in the front yard with a good book & Sherwin saying hello to all the neighbors + their pups. This gorgeous book of photos, recipes & essays is by photographer extraordinaire @jamiebeck.co ❤️ Makes me reeeeally want to go back to Provence! 🌻
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#anamericaninprovence #provence #photography #lazyweekends #bookstagram #book #bookrecommendations
(Video taken from our hot air balloon over Cappadocia, Turkey at sunrise - a few months ago in Oct 2022)
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#happynewyear #2023 #cappadocia #turkiye #hotairballoon #turkey🇹🇷 #authorlife #research
