Hello friends,

I’m just popping in to wish all of you the happiest of holidays! And cheers to a bright and shiny new year!

With gratitude,

Anne

Hello friends!

Here are some of my favorite middle grade books for the Fall 2021 publishing season:

Once Upon a Camel by Kathi Appelt

Cuba in My Pocket by Adrianne Cuevas

How to Find What You’re Looking For by Veera Hiranandani

Pony by R. J. Palacio

A Soft Place to Land by Janae Marks

Born Behind Bars by Padma Venkatrama

Carry Me Home by Janet Fox

Almost There and Almost Not by Linda Urban

Happy Reading,

Anne

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

Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh

Alone by Megan E. Freeman

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith

The Sea in Winter by Christine Day

Happy Reading!

Anne

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 Come On Down Day, where any and all space aliens are welcome to visit, FAR OUT is the story of Magnolia Jean and her efforts to prove her grandma, who suffers from memory issues, is innocent of a theft.

I can’t wait for y’all to meet Magnolia Jean and co.

Happy summering!

With gratitude,

Anne

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 No More by Charlene Willing McManis, with Traci Sorrell

At the Mountain’s Base

Happy Reading!

Anne

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 Rajani LaRocca

Front Desk by Kelly Yang

The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga

Happy reading,

Anne

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