I'm thrilled and honored that RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE has been selected as a Best Middle Grade Book of 2021 by School Library Journal alongside some stellar books by friends! See the whole list here! … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is a 2022 NCTE Notable Verse Novel!
I'm so honored that the National Council of Teachers of English has named RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE as a 2022 Notable Verse Novel alongside some other incredible books! The Poetry Award Committee's criteria included: A narrative told in poetic form. Excellence in writing and emotional impact: … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is a Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2021!
I'm thrilled beyond BELIEF that RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE has been named a Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2021 alongside some other incredible books! Check out the whole list here! … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is a BookPage Best Middle Grade of 2021!
I'm thrilled and honored to see RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE on BookPage's list of Ten Best Middle Grade and Chapter Books of 2021! They say the book "showcases the best of what verse can do, telling a story that is spare and direct and rings with truth." I'm so incredibly delighted to see RED, WHITE, AND … [Read more...]
SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS Wins a 2021 Massachusetts Book Award Honor!
I'm so thrilled that SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS is a 2021 Massachusetts Book Award Honor title in the Picture Book/Early Reader category! I'm delighted to see my book listed among so many incredible books. Congratulations to all the winners and honor books! … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE is the Winner of the 2021 New England Book Award in Middle Grade!
I'm SO honored and overjoyed that the New England Independent Booksellers Association has chosen RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE as the winner of the 2021 New England Book Award in Middle Grade! The winners were announced at NEIBA's Masked Ball, and although the event was virtual, we could all feel the love … [Read more...]
MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL on the Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids 2021!
I was so thrilled to see MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL on the Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids 2021! Check out the whole list here! … [Read more...]
My Interview on North Country Public Radio!
I loved chatting with Jessica Lawrence at North Public Radio (and answering questions from her 10-year-old daughter!) about writing, doctoring, and what RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE means to me. Take a listen! … [Read more...]
My Interview with Middle Grade Ninja!
I loved chatting about writing and publishing with Rob Kent on the Middle Grade Ninja Podcast! Listen below, or check out the website. Middle Grade Ninja · 135 Author Rajani LaRocca … [Read more...]
I talk Middle Grade with my Agent via the Norfolk Library!
I had a fantastic time talking about middle grade books and the author-agent relationship with my agent, Brent Taylor as part of the Norfolk Library's "What's On Your Bookshelf." Check out our conversation! … [Read more...]
Bath Book Bash 2021!
I had such an incredible time at the 2021 Bath Book Bash! We were blessed with gorgeous weather and a huge crowd of book lovers! There were panels, arts and crafts, and lots of book signings! I was so grateful to see writer friends in person on a beautiful September day! … [Read more...]
My Interview in the Boston Globe!
I was honored and delighted to be interviewed by The Boston Globe, talking about medicine, writing for kids, and my latest books! Read the full interview here. … [Read more...]
Picture Book Look Podcast Interview!
I was overjoyed to be on Kirsti Call and Kim Chaffee's Picture Book Look Podcast talking about my picture books SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS and WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET with incredible illustrator Archana Sreenivasan and editors Cheryl Klein and Courtney Code! We talked about the inspiration for each book, … [Read more...]
My Interview on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast About my Late 2021 Picture Books!
I had a ball talking to Jed Doherty about my August-September picture book releases: WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET, MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT KAMALA HARRIS, AND THE SECRET CODE INSIDE YOU! Check out the interview below or listen here! … [Read more...]
My Interview on the STEMelanated Pathways Podcast!
I loved chatting with Jordan Henley at STEMelanated for the STEMelanated Pathway Project about medicine, writing, and combining the two! Listen to the full episode here, and check out her other interviews! … [Read more...]
Happy Book Birthday to MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT KAMALA HARRIS!
I had a fantastic time chatting with illustrator Ashley Evans and Brave & Kind Books to celebrate the release of MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT KAMALA HARRIS! You can check out the recording below! … [Read more...]
My Interview on Good Reads with Ronna!
I loved chatting with fellow Soaring20s friend Colleen Paeff at Good Reads with Ronna! We talked about my three latest picture books and the writing life. Read the whole interview here! … [Read more...]
My Interview on the DIYMFA Podcast!
I had such a ball chatting with Gabriela Pereira at the DIYMFA Podcast about math, mistake-making, picture books, and so much more! You can check out the whole interview here. … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Book Birthday for WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET!
I was so delighted to celebrate the Book Birthday of my picture book, WHERE THREE OCEANS MEET! This picture book of my heart is about a road trip, a family, and love that crosses oceans. I'm so delighted that it's out in the world! I got to visit Silver Unicorn Books and sign books in person, and … [Read more...]
MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL Reviewed in the New York Times!
I was thrilled and blown away by the fantastic review of MUCH ADO ABOUT BASEBALL by Linda Sue Park in The New York Times! Some highlights of the review include: "The presence of math puzzles in a book about baseball, by far the stat-happiest sport, seems perfectly organic" and "the books we read as … [Read more...]
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