Writer. Contributing Editor at The Discarded Image. Digital Content Strategist. Here's where I publicly explore the books I'm reading, the projects I'm working on, and other current interests. Category Archives for News
Newbery and Caldecott winners announced
The LA Times reports that this year’s Newbery and Caldecott winners were announced this morning at the final day of the American Library Association’s annual meeting. Â The Newbery Medal went to Clare Vanderpool’s Moon Over Manifest; the Caledecott Medal (for … Continue reading
A new blogging venture
Happy new year! Â Those of you familiar with my History Lives series, co-written with my husband, will not be surprised to learn of my new writing partnership with him. Â This time, rather than a book series, we are embarking on … Continue reading
Happy 180th birthday, Emily!
I have been shamefully remiss in blogging lately, but today is an occasion that deserves at least a brief post. Â A favorite poet was born in Amherst, Massachusetts 180 years ago today. Â A few thousand of us are celebrating over … Continue reading
Well Said: In love with writing
Novelist Terrence Cheng on how writing is like being in love, right down to the rejection: Which is why rejection, particularly in your love life, is good training for being a writer. Because your work, if it’s true, is you—the … Continue reading
Now featured on the Literary Road Trip: me!
I’m so honored to be featured as a Pennsylvania author for the Literary Road Trip at Beth Fish Reads! As I have mentioned here a few times, a group of book bloggers—including myself—are working together to highlight local authors, state by … Continue reading
