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RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on Pop Goes the Reader’s 80 Middle Grade Novels in Verse!

I loved seeing RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE along with other incredible MG novels in verse on Pop Goes the Reader’s list celebrating National Poetry Month! See the full list here.

The Children’s Book Review Growing Readers Podcast!

I had such a fantastic time chatting with Bianca Schulze on The Children’s Book Review Growing Readers Podcast! We spent most of our time discussing BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS, but we also talked for a bit about RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE! Listen below, and check out the podcast page for more information!

RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE a Book of the Week at the Cooperative Children’s Book Center!

I was honored that RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE was selected as the Book of the Week for the Cooperative Children’s Book Center at the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison! Read the full review.

On the Family Gamers Podcast!

I had such a ball chatting with Anitra and Andrew at The Family Gamers Podcast! Although this podcast is primarily about — you guessed it — board games, they occasionally branch out into other topics of interest to families . . . like books! I talk about a bunch of my books, including MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM, SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE, and MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL! Listen below (my interview starts at around the 27 minute mark, but the whole episode is wonderful!), and visit their website for more information, and to subscribe!

 

A Beautiful Launch for BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS!!

I had a BALL launching my newest picture book with fantastic Books of Wonder! I got to chat about all kinds of topics with acclaimed author and friend Padma Venkatraman! For a limited time, you can watch the recording of the launch. And you can still order signed copies of BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS from Books of Wonder!

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RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE in Publishers Weekly!

I’m excited to see RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on this fantastic list of 2021 AAPI Books that go beyond stereotypes! Read the whole article to find fantastic selections, from picture books to YA!

SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS in the 2021 LA Times Festival of Books!

I’m thrilled to participate in the (virtual) 2021 LA Times Festival of Books! I got to read part of SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS, and share a little bit about the inspiration for this story. Check it out below, and click here to see many other incredible creators read from their books!

RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE in The Horn Book!

I’m thrilled and honored to see RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE in this National Poetry Month feature in The Horn Book! Read the article for more amazing poetic recommendations!

SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS in Chicago Parent!

I was delighted to see SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS on this list of “13 Books to Get Kids Excited About Math” in Chicago Parent!

A New Picture Book Full of Heart!

I’m so delighted to announce that I have a new nonfiction picture book in the works!

As a kid, I fell in love with the wonder of how the human body works. As a doctor and an author, I’m still in awe. I’m so thrilled to share YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART, a poetic picture book tribute to this most vital organ, coming in Spring 2023!