A week ago as I was heading to the National Council for Teachers of English conference, I’ve got to admit I was daunted. For the past year, I’ve been quite tender as the result of some very intense parenting and family health challenges, and I wasn’t sure I could handle being in such a big… Read more »
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Launching Team Write!
Team Write is a 4-month program designed to help you achieve your personal writing goals––with a mix of accountability, community, and one-on-one coaching with me. Inspired by the fabulous writing retreats I’ve had the pleasure of leading recently, I’m excited to take that magic online. THE LOGISTICS Where: Online When: Mid-September to Mid-January What:… Read more »
Kids’ Writing Workshop!
For years, people have been asking me if I’d do a day-long writing workshop for kids, and it’s finally happening! Kids’ Sugaring Saturday Writing Workshop! When: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, 10-4** Who: Kids between the ages of 8-14 Where: Lilac Ridge Farm 264 Ames Hill Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301 I’ll use a mix of fun… Read more »
Podcast Interview: Opossums, Octopuses, and Puffins — Meet Ann Braden, A Judy Blume for this Generation
I had the privilege of being interviewed by Dr. Diane’s Adventures in Learning about the challenges and joys of writing about real issues, the impact young readers have had, and the importance of finding and using your voice. So many good topics! If you’re interested in either listening or reading the summary, I’m including a… Read more »
Fun O-pportunities to Celebrate OPINIONS & OPOSSUMS
My new book OPINIONS AND OPOSSUMS has been recently described as: “Astounding” “Life-changing” and as the contemporary book to pair with Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret! (?!?!?) and it’s coming out in just 5 weeks! AND there are so many perks to pre-ordering it that they needed a flow chart! (I mean, really.)… Read more »
Map of All the Puffin Read Aloud Participants
I’m excited that over 20,000 of us will be doing the Flight of the Puffin Read Aloud together! Check out all the locations where participating readers are! Here’s to all the connections that exist between us! You can click on the map below to zoom in!
Join me at the Flight of the Puffin Launch Party!
I’m excited for the virtual Puffin Launch Party hosted by Bartleby’s Books on Tuesday, May 4th at 7pm EST! I’ll be joined in conversation by Matthew Winner, host of the Children’s Book Podcast, and we’ll also get to hear from LGBTQ+ advocate & educator Amber Leventry about the best ways to be allies to kids… Read more »
“Wow” — Colby Sharp
Don’t mind me, the puddle of Wonder-loving goo over here on the floor. And this video review!! The incomparable Colby Sharp put into words how I felt when I finished writing this book. It brought me back to when my heart was spilled out everywhere. All those kids who will read it! But it’s… Read more »
A Couple Starred Reviews for Flight of the Puffin
I’m thrilled to share that Flight of the Puffin has already received a couple starred reviews! You can read the full School Library Connection review here:
A 3-Part Video Series on Creative Writing
I’m excited to offer a 3-part video series on creative writing: “What to Write When You Don’t Know What to Write (And You Don’t Think You’re a Writer)” All ages of participants are welcome! I always tell students that if I can write, they can write — it’s just about breaking the process down into… Read more »