This essay was written for the print only periodical, THE APPROACH, in Fall of 2025 and has been republished here with their permission. There’s a phrase book banners use a

Thank you ALAN and NCTE for recognizing Authors Against Book Bans for this award. On behalf of our national board, Samira Ahmed, Dhonielle Clayton, Gayle Forman, Alan Gratz, Joanna Ho,

I wrote this for a fundraiser for East Bay Booksellers that happened shortly after their store burned down in a fire. And while it’s very much about that store, it’s

Inside me there are two wolves: the one that understands that the best activism happens behind closed doors and that everyone does what they can and that not everyone can

I was honored to be asked to give the keynote address at the Minidoka Pilgrimage this year. Over 200 descendants and survivors come from all over the country to visit

I would prefer, in all of this, to just take the licensing deal. I would like that better than solidarity, or kind messages of support, or retweets, or that flurry

I introduced Noah to STUCK by Oliver Jeffers a couple nights ago, and we’ve read it 8 times since then. For his last book before bed, and after school. In

You have an idea for a picture book! That’s great! And you want it to rhyme! Why is everyone running away from you? Here’s a handy list of reasons why

Tis the season to be spooky! Here’s a list of recs for some Kid Lit Halloween reading at all ages. Disclaimer: I have not read Gretchen McNeil, the reigning queen

I am so excited to get to talk about this now! I’m working with the hugely talented LISA STERLE and brilliant and insightful editor MARTHA MIHALICK on this teen graphic

Ouch. Firstly, I’m sorry. That sucks for everyone involved. There’s no worse feeling— as a bookseller or an author— than sitting with a bunch of empty chairs, watching the minutes