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 »
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 »
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 this finds you well. This post will cover the taboo topic of money – in fact, I’ll go on at length towards the bottom. But first, let’s start with some fun updates. THANKS TO YOU My deepest gratitude goes out to everyone who bought a copy of Rosa’s Song or borrowed the… Read more »
IT’S HERE!! Happy book birthday to Rosa’s Song!!🥳🎶 The book is now out in the world, and it’s a story celebrating childhood friendships, even those that end much too soon. Book production requires a huge team of creative people, so kudos to the immensely talented illustrator Pascal Campion, our brilliant editor Maria, and everyone at… Read more »
Hello, friends! I have some great news and not-so-great news. Does this feel like déjà vu? That’s because IT IS!! I wrote a similar thing with the release of The Paper Kingdom two years ago… *sigh* Let’s begin with the not-so-great news… The pandemic impacts yet another book launch! Due to supply chain and shipping… Read more »