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Buckeye Book Fair YA Panel

Enjoy a great recorded YA panel with Sharon Draper, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Shelley Pearsall, and myself from the 2020 Buckeye Book Fair. Watch HERE.
Out now: Emmie & Friends Four-Book Box Set!

The new Emmie & Friends four-book box set is out NOW! Perfect for the holidays and a great joint gift with the companion interactive journal, You-Niquely You.
To order, go here.
Anderson’s Bookshops virtual event

Thrilled to join the great Anderson’s Bookshops and graphic novelist Lily LaMotte (Measuring Up) for an online conversation on Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 PM EST. I’ll talk about BECOMING BRIANNA, my NEW four-book box set, and the Emmie & Friends interactive journal, You-Niquely YOU.
Best of all, signed books will be available! Register HERE!
Virginia Children’s Book Festival

Thrilled to be part of the Virginia Children’s Book Festival this week! The lineup is incredible, so be sure to check out the entire event. Details here.
I’ll be presenting and doing a live Q&A this Thursday, October 15 at 1-2 EST. Books can be purchased during the event.
“Registration is free. Teachers, parents, homeschoolers, and those doing virtual school are encouraged to register for one or more of our four theme weeks and watch our amazing presenters in real-time during live sessions.”
Interview with Charleston County Public Library

Tune in Saturday, Oct 10 and Sunday, Oct 11 (parts 1 and 2) at 10 am EST for a truly fun and engaging interview & drawing demo with Toby Casey from the Charleston, SC Public Library! Perfect for kids and families. Details here.

Happy Book Birthday!!
You-Niquely YOU hits the shelves TODAY!!

This mega-fun book is full of games, activities, comic projects, and journaling prompts. This is a PERFECT birthday or holiday gift and can accompany any of the Emmie & Friends books, INCLUDING the upcoming four-book box set (out Oct 27).
For kids 8-12. Order HERE (or from your local indie bookstore):