coming soon!

I got my first copy of THE DRAGON THIEF yesterday—the finished art by Geneva B is amazing! I’m hoping to do a few school visits here in Lancaster on the pub date of October 22, and that evening I’ll be part of the Embrace Race webinar with Marti Dumas. It’s free and you can register here:

“Fantasy fiction has always been about more than cool abilities and alternate universes. Whether the heroes are seemingly regular kids, mermaids, cyborgs, witches or what-have-you, the stories are often propelled by issues of power and justice, and they often empower readers to expect and imagine possibilities that upend conventions. But why then does a genre known for upending conventions still insist on making the vast majority of its heroes and main characters white? Whether we’re talking Harry Potter or Frozen, the lack of inclusion (and not just racial) in a form often structured as a challenge to a fictionalized status quo is striking.

Join us for a conversation with Marti Dumas and Zetta Elliott, two fantastic children’s book authors, about how inclusive fantasy fiction empowers all young readers. They argue that magic is ultimately about power, that ALL children need to know that they can make–and unmake–worlds, both real and imagined. Marti and Zetta will also read from their books, suggest inclusive fantasy fiction titles for the kids in your life, and take your questions.”

On October 26—my own birthday!—I’ll be doing a launch event at Uncle Bobbie’s in Philly. Will see if I can come up with some gluten-free, nut-free dragon treats. Please join us if you can!