Rajani LaRocca's Blog, page 19

My Post on the Shelf Stuff Blog about Celebrating Small Moments

I loved writing this blog post for the Shelf Stuff Blog about Celebrating Small Moments and how this ties into Reha’s story in RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE. Check out the whole post here, and read on for my 80s playlist and carrot halwa recipe!

RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on Business Insider’s List of Best New Books of 2021!

I was ecstatic to find RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on this Business Insider List of Best New Books of 2021 along with books by stars such as Oprah, Stephen King, and Angie Thomas! Check out the full list here!

Litfest Pasadena Panel on “Modern Kid Lit: Writing from the Heart”

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I adored being on this incredible panel of middle grade authors talking about writing from the heart! I joined Mae Respicio, Tracy Holczer, and moderator Dana Middleton…and we even got to discuss chocolate!

 

Talking Verse Novels at the Mass Poetry Festival!

I loved talking about verse novels and poetry with incredible authors Kip Wilson, Margarita Engle, and Rebecca Caprara!

BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS on What to Expect’s List of AAPI Baby Books!

I loved seeing BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS on this list of AAPI authored and illustrated baby books on whattoexpect.com! See below for the kind words about BINA, and read the whole list here.

Math Joy Book Event with Carrie Finison, Sara Levine, and Silver Unicorn Bookstore!

Carrie Finison, Sara Levine, and I had the best time talking about math, picture books, and joy! Check out the whole event below and order our books from the Silver Unicorn Bookstore!

 

Children’s Book Week MG Panel with Joy McCullough and Jessica Lawson!

I had a fabulous time talking middle grade with Joy McCullough, Jessica Lawson, and the wonderful booksellers at Books Inc.

My AAPI Book Recommendations for Today.com!

I was delighted to be asked by Today.com for some children’s book recommendations for AAPI Month along with authors Joanna Ho, Karina Yan Glaser, and Minh Lê. Check out our book recs!

MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM in Book Riot!

I loved seeing MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM on this delectable list of middle grade novels featuring characters who love to cook or bake, along with books by so many wonderful friends!

 

RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on First Chapter Friday with Amanda Zieba The Word Nerd!

I absolutely LOVED doing this interview with fellow author and teacher Amanda Zieba about RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE! She reads from the beginning of the book and asks me some fascinating questions in our interview! Check it out below!