Hello! I’ve been keeping up a blog + newsletter for a number of years, but I’ve decided to simplify by moving over to Substack. So if you would like (infrequent) newsletters sent directly to your inbox, please subscribe! It’s completely free, and I provide fun book updates, travel tips, art by others & artwork I… Read more »
✨ Hello, friends! My last post (“Rejection and Why You Shouldn’t Dwell on It”) must’ve struck a chord because I received messages from about a dozen lovely subscribers. To those who wrote, thanks for the kind notes and for sharing your own creative journeys. I’m cheering you on, always! I also received a couple of… Read more »
Hello, everyone! I hope you’ve had a safe and fun summer. I’m going to delve into a tricky topic (rejection), but first, some housekeeping items. NOVEMBER EVENT Save the Date! Saturday, November 22, 2025 A Celebration of Authors & Zines – Los Angeles Public Library – Central Branch – 630 W. 5th Street, L.A. 1… Read more »
There’s A LOT going on in the world, and I’ve learned that we should celebrate good things while we can. Shoes Off, Please arrived in the world a few days ago, and I’m so grateful to everyone who worked on this lovely book. Myo Yim‘s gorgeous illustrations will remind you of what makes life worthwhile: family, friends,… Read more »
Hi everyone! I hope all is peaceful in your corner of the world. A wise artist named Abby whom I met at a Spain art retreat last summer said, “Peace is not some kind of sleepy experience where nothing happens. I believe peace requires a joyful kind of activity.” I totally agree. As a kid,… Read more »
COVER REVEAL! Hello, friends! I am so thrilled to show you the cover of my upcoming book with artist Myo Yim! I’m in love with our book Shoes Off, Please 💗 The book will be released on June 17, 2025 by our wonderful publisher Random House Studio, but it’s available for pre-order now! Hmm, should you pre-order??… Read more »
Hi! Is it blisteringly hot where you are? We’re melting here in Los Angeles, and I’ve never been so grateful for air conditioning, iced coffee, iced matcha, giant drinks filled with ice…you get the picture. Summer has decided to make an overly-dramatic exit 🙁 I’m heading soon to two other HOT spots, but I’m thrilled because… Read more »
Hello! It’s been a long minute, and I have some cool updates! I’ll start with some book-related news, then I’ve got some very intriguing learnings about publishing. And finally, I’ll end with some travel tips for Mexico City & Manzanillo. BOOK UPDATES Ezra Jack Keats Award Honor I am SO happy and grateful that I’m a… Read more »
Hello, everyone! Important question: where did 2023 go?? I can’t believe it’s already holiday time. I hope you’ve been staying safe and healthy, wherever you are…especially during these tough times in the world. I love what MLK Jr. once said: Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate;… Read more »
SORA IS HERE!! Happy book birthday to Sora’s Seashells!! It took a looooong while for this book to arrive, but it’s finally here. And it’s absolutely gorgeous. A huge thanks to all of you for being with me on the journey, and kudos to everyone who helped usher the book into the world! The story… Read more »