The Bottom of the Pot ~ ChLA
I’ve got a long post to write about my first Children’s Literature Association conference but…
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unpacking the past
I’ve got a new essay up at Hunger Mountain—here’s a short excerpt: Canada is a…
can you hear me?
It’s hard to write when you’re unsure of your audience. Who needs to know about…
Stranger in the Family
I’m happy to announce the release of the Kindle edition of my book, Stranger in…
Nora
This is one of the most beautiful films I’ve seen recently—about the life of Zimbabwean…
in good company
I’ve spent the holidays alone but when I’m writing, it feels like my characters are…
when you’re strange
I don’t often go into Manhattan, but ever since Sandra Payne mentioned on Facebook that…
bark
I was heading to the library yesterday and thought I’d save time by walking up…
silver lining
Exciting news!! Neesha Meminger, author of Shine, Coconut Moon, will be releasing her second YA…
black art in Canada
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is one of the few places that comes to mind…