My passion is putting phenomenal books into teens’ hands!
I’m passionate about reading phenomenal books and getting teens to read! The past 14 years I have devoted my experience as...
Lovely, Dark & Deep by Justina Chen
This new novel is a stunning YA about following your heart and being persistent and having grit in the face of disappointment. I’ve...
10 Books to teach kids & teens about empathy
The many pleasures of reading are a joy to those that enjoy losing yourself in a book and finding a window into another person’s life. ...
Thrills of the 2018 Printz Committee
I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the 2018 Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult literature. The announcement today heralded the...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Children's and Teen Literature
Young people deserve to see themselves in diverse literature, my favorite authors have visited my current school as part of the Diversity Gu