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...
The Lovely War- fantastic YA on Bookclique blogCheck out my latest recommendation on the bookclique blog: A great new YA novel, The Lovely War, begins during World War II when the...
Lovely, Dark & Deep by Justina ChenThis new novel is a stunning YA about following your heart and being persistent and having grit in the face of disappointment. I’ve...
Why Libraries matterI loved my experiences on the national book award Printz 2018 committee. The awesome people at Nerdy Book Club published my essay about...
10 Books to teach kids & teens about empathyThe 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 CommitteeI am beyond thrilled to be a part of the 2018 Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult literature. The announcement today heralded the...
2 Ways to Read for Free on your PhoneIf you’re feeling like me, you’re into saving money and keeping up with your TBR (To Be Read) titles. These free apps will engage your...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Children's and Teen LiteratureYoung people deserve to see themselves in diverse literature, my favorite authors have visited my current school as part of the Diversity Gu
TEN FIERCELY FABULOUS FEMALE HEROINESMy blog post on Nerdy Book Club has a list of inspiring female heroines to read about in every genre–historical fiction, realistic,...