melt with us!

I was thrilled to be a guest on Lori Tharps’ podcast My American Meltingpot—and the episode we taped last week is live today! Want to hear more about my Viking novel-in-progress? Then tune in! It’s a great way to start Black History Month and Lori provides lots of links on her website in case you want to learn more about the topics we discussed.

I also learned today that DRAGONS IN A BAG has been named a 2018 Notable Children’s Book by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). BIRD also received that honor…ten years ago! I’m working with four editors these days because I have four books in various stages of production. As soon as we get one manuscript edited, another one needs my attention. Not complaining, though! Came down with a cold while I was in London so wasn’t as productive as I’d hoped but once these edits are out of the way, I’ll be writing again…