Hello, I hope you’re doing well! I just love this time of year, when the colder weather gives me a good excuse to guzzle giant mugs of hot cocoa with homemade whipped cream…YUM. Before I get to the main topic of this post (“How Do Bestsellers Happen?!”), here are some very cool updates. GOLDEN POPPY… Read more »
Hello! I hope you’re staying safe, strong, and sane during this time of continued uncertainty. Is it crazy hot where you are? We’ve been having some blistering days (and wildfires) in California. What a nutty summer (and a nutty year). UPDATES These past few months of lockdown have been some of the busiest months in… Read more »
Hello, lovelies! Hope you had a chocolate-filled Valentine’s Day 🙂 I’m so happy to announce that Candlewick Press has acquired my manuscript, SORA’S SEASHELLS! The deal announcement from Publisher’s Weekly is below. I get to work with brilliant editor Kate Fletcher, who edited Meg Medina’s MERCI SUAREZ CHANGES GEARS — the 2019 Newbery Award-winning novel…. 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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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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(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
