I’m so thrilled to announce that Random House has acquired my second picture book, The Paper Kingdom. I poured my heart and soul into this story, and I’m excited to see the book when it’s released! I’ll keep everyone posted, and one of these days, I’d like to write a post about how the entire acquisitions process went. Offers started coming in within a week! What a crazy and exhilarating time that was… For now, here’s the Publisher’s Weekly announcement:
Wow…we received garden tomatoes from a neighbor, and I tossed a Caprese salad. An Italian party is in full force in my mouth!! Simple ingredients: excellent tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt + pepper. That’s it! I’m sure this doesn’t qualify as “cooking,” but I was so proud of the results that I took 15+ photos 🙌😁
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A fabulous new discovery for me: @arvidabookco in Tustin, CA. What a charming bookstore-cafe! 💕 They’re hosting a bookfest this entire weekend, and yesterday was such a fun time. I saw some friends I hadn’t seen in decades, and hung out with authors/illustrators/booklovers who renewed my sense of purpose! 🙌❤️
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Happy summertime, everyone! Join me and an amazing lineup of authors/illustrators at @arvidabookco in Tustin, CA this weekend for a fun reading fest + coffee/tea! I’ll be there with the wonderful @bshum79 & @averyandaugustine on Saturday, July 1 at 2:30. I’d love to hang out with you & chat about stories! ❤️ (Thanks to Arvida Book Co for these fun images + hosting/organizing the event!)
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Before becoming an author, I had no idea that public speaking came with the territory. And what’s shocked me most is…how much I enjoy it! I love connecting with people of all ages over our shared love of stories—it’s so energizing & inspiring…just try to get me to leave the stage! 😂 Some highlights from last month: a TV interview, a virtual program with the one & only @lapubliclibrary (the re-play is on YouTube—link in bio!), a fun launch event at @cbwchildrensbooks and author visits at four fabulous schools! Check out the giant banner 😮😮😮
I wish everyone a safe and happy summer, and thank you so much for all the warmth & book love ❤️
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Tomorrow (Fri, May 19 at 4 p.m. Pacific) will be my last public event for Sora’s Seashells 😊 Join me & the Los Angeles Public Library on their YouTube channel for a fun chat! Plus, they’re giving away dozens of free copies, thanks to the generous Library Foundation of L.A. More info at the link in my bio. See you online tomorrow!❤️
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