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January 1, 2021
My Year in Books 2020
This year, I copied my goal from last year. The goal was reading a book a week/4 books a month – one poetry collection, one middle grade or YA novel, one work of fiction/memoir/essay that was not kidlit, and one nonfiction work. I did it – despite what 2020 brought, but I didn’t enjoy the genre stricture as much as I did last year. So, for 2021 I’m scrapping the rules and reading whatever I want whenever I want. [I have a feeling I’ll be scrapping a lot of old rules in 2021
November 22, 2020
STELLA!! A Mixed-Up Files Interview with McCall Hoyle
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and one of the Epilepsy Foundation’s goals for this month is to get more people talking about epilepsy. So, with that goal in mind, I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to talk with award-winning author McCall Hoyle about her upcoming book STELLA and her writing proce...
October 9, 2020
October New Releases at From the Mixed-Up Files
The leaves are crunchy and the air is filled with the scent of pumpkin spiced lattes and wood smoke. That very specific combination means only one thing: It’s October. Time for crisp days, cool nights, and cabinets full of mini candy bars. Sounds like a perfect time curl up with a sweet snack and one of these October New Releases.
And a special shout-out to From the Mixed-Up Files’ own Rosanne Parry. Congratulations on the release of A Whale of the Wild
A Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry...
August 25, 2020
National Dog Day: A Book List for Dog Lovers
Today is National Dog Day – a holiday that makes my dog-loving heart soar – despite the fact that I am still, somehow, only an imaginary dog owner. 
National Dog Day – A Book List for Dog Lovers
Today is National Dog Day – a holiday that makes my dog-loving heart sore – despite the fact that I am still, somehow, only an imaginary dog owner.
June 7, 2020
June New Releases at From the Mixed-Up Files
It’s finally June, and I’m sure a lot of us are looking forward to some sunny days and some new books! Lucky for us writers, publishers, bookstores, and libraries have our backs. Check out my list of June New Releases over at the From the Mixed-Up Files of Middle Grade Authors blog. June is looking good with a fun nonfiction release from the MUF’s own Jennifer Swanson. (Congratulations, Jennifer!!) and a contemporary novel from my friend Supriya Kelkar (Yay, Supriya!). there’s sure to be a lot o...
May 28, 2020
Mixed-Up Files Interview with Janet Sumner Johnson
One of my favorite things about writing for FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES is that I get to talk to so many authors. This post is especially fun for me because I got to do an interview with Janet Sumner Johnson, who successfully writes both Middle Grade and Picture Books.
You started your career as an author writing Middle Grade (THE LAST GREAT ADVENTURES OF THE PB&J SOCIETY). What got you interested in writing Picture Books? And, how long did it take you to write a manuscript you were happy with?
I ha...
March 20, 2020
10 Suggestions (+ 1) For Suddenly Homeschooling Your Kid(s)
Hi everyone. I shared this post about homeschooling in the time of Covid-19 over at the From the Mixed-Up Files blog, but thought Id post it here in its entirety for anyone who missed it.
For more resources and lesson plans to assist you as you navigate homeschooling amid Covid-19, please visit From the Mixed-Up Files of Middle Grade Authors.
Before I became an author, I was a teacher, and I spent the last years of my career creating and facilitating a program that worked with...
March 15, 2020
Interview with Supriya Kelkar at Mixed Up Files
My interview with the lovely Supriya Kelkar about her wonderful middle grade novel AMERICAN AS PANEER PIE went up over at From the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors on Friday.
Check it out at the link below:
American as Paneer Pie: Interview with
Author Supriya Kelkar
And, if you missed it, you can read my review of AMERICAN AS PANEER PIE here.
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March 1, 2020
Happy Book Birthday – Help Wanted Must Love Books
It’s been a while since I’ve done a Book Birthday post on the blog, and today’s is extra special. My good friend Janet Sumner Johnson’s debut picture book HELP WANTED MUST LOVE BOOKS is out in the world today and it is adorable and amazing!!
Shailey loves bedtime, especially reading with her dad. But her dad starts a new job, and it gets in the way of their bedtime routine. So Shailey takes action! She fires her dad, posts a Help Wanted sign, and starts interviews immediately. She is...
