Hello, friends! I’m overjoyed to share that BLUE SKIES is one of Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year!   You can find the whole list here: https://www.bankstreet.edu/library/center-for-childrens-literature/childrens-book-committee/best-childrens-books-of-the-year/2021-edition/ Happy reading, Anne

Hello, friends! I LOVE reading middle grade novels. Here’s a list of books I’ve read and loved so far this year:   Many Points of Me by Caroline Gertler Sisters of the Neversea by Cynthia Leitich Smith Starfish by Lisa Fipps Just Like That by Gary D. Schmidt The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga […]

Hello friends! I’m over the moon to share that I have a new book deal! I get to work with the awesome & amazing Krista Vitola & the out of this world team at Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers again! Many thanks to my agent, Emily Woods Mitchell! Set against the backdrop of […]

Hello, friends! I love the work of award-winning author Traci Sorell, who writes “inclusive work for inquisitive young minds.” Here are the five books she’s had published so far: We are Grateful Otsaliheliga We are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Gold Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer Indian […]

Hello friends, Here’s a list of great reads from the wonderful people at Lone Star Literary Life. You can visit their Kids’ Summer Reads here: https://www.lonestarliterary.com/kids-summer-reads. Happy Reading, Anne

Hello Friends! Here are some books I’ve read and loved by AAPI authors. Enjoy!   Millicent Min, Girl Genius by Lisa Yee Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh American as Paneer Pie by Supriya Kelkar The One Thing You’d Save by Linda Sue Park Count Me In by Varsha Bajaj Red, White, and Whole by […]

Hello friends, Happy Summer! I am delighted to share this sweet news: Blue Skies is a 2021-2022 Triple Crown Nominee for students in grades 6-8. The ten books chosen in each of the three categories (1st-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-8th) are “Wholesome Books for Today’s Kids.” Here’s the link to their website: https://www.triplecrownawards.org Smiling wide, Anne  

Happy New Year, friends! I’m excited to share that BLUE SKIES will be published in paperback! Look for it in your favorite bookstore. Always, Anne

Hello, friends, Please join me and 5 other alumnx from VCFA (Vermont College of Fine Arts) as we celebrate our 2020 books at our Virtual Book Birthday Party! Meet Tziporah Cohen, Robin Kirk, Jess Rinker, Beth Bacon, Rebecca Van Slyke, and me, for readings, Q&A, and book recommendations. Register for this free event at: https://vcfa.edu/wcya-book-birthday-parties-fall-2020/ […]

Hello friends, In no particular order, here are some new or newish middle grade titles I’ve loved reading this year: A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat Forever Glimmer Creek by Stacy Hackney Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson What Stars are Made Of by Sarah Allen Infinite Hope by Ashley Bryan Stella […]