I'm SO thrilled that SOME OF US: A STORY OF CITIZENSHIP AND AMERICA will be illustrated by amazing Huy Voun Lee and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2025! As an immigrant and a naturalized citizen, this book is very important to me, and I can't wait to share it with the … [Read more...]
A Booklist STAR for A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY!!
I’m so excited that A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY, my nonfiction picture book illustrated by amazing Kathleen Marcotte and coming from Little Bee Books on June 20, 2023 has received a STARRED review from Booklist!! I can’t wait to share this book with the world!! You can preorder now from your … [Read more...]
Cover Reveal for A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY!
I am SO delighted to share the cover of my next nonfiction medical-themed picture book, A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY! Beautifully illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte, this book will be released by Little Bee Books on June 20, 2023! I was delighted to talk to Betsy Bird on her School Library Journal … [Read more...]
A Timely New Nonfiction Picture Book!
I've been waiting a long time to announce that my picture book, A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY, illustrated by amazing Kathleen Marcotte, will release in 2023 with Little Bee Books! As a doctor, I'm thrilled to share this book about the history and science of vaccines with young readers! … [Read more...]
A New Picture Book Full of Heart!
I'm so delighted to announce that I have a new nonfiction picture book in the works! As a kid, I fell in love with the wonder of how the human body works. As a doctor and an author, I'm still in awe. I'm so thrilled to share YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART, a poetic picture book tribute to this most … [Read more...]
My Webinar on Writing Picture Books with the Highlights Foundation!
I was honored to give a free webinar through the Highlights Foundation on writing picture books—a topic that is very near and dear to my heart! I hope to inspire both new and experienced picture book writers with my presentation, "So You Want to Write a Picture Book?" You can watch the whole … [Read more...]