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Check out this great interview with Allison Fallon and the National Writing Project, celebrating Book 100 – THE FORT. CLICK HERE TO WATCH

So thrilled to report that my 100th book – THE FORT – has debuted on the New York Times bestseller list at number 6! (I was so excited about this news that I almost didn’t notice that RESTART has very quietly crept up to number 1 on the middle grade paperback list.) There’s nothing quite like […]

Such great resources for LINKED from ADL Education!  CLICK HERE TO CHECK THEM OUT!

Finally – FINALLY – my 100th book, THE FORT, is hitting the shelves. It’s been a long, wild ride since my 7th grade class. I’m so thrilled to share this milestone with my readers. If I could have my “do-over” – if I could go back to that class and whisper in the ear of […]

Yesterday was the 78th anniversary of D-Day – the turning point of World War II. Researching this astounding operation for WAR STORIES is one of the most powerful experiences I’ve ever had as a writer!

2022 has been very kind to LINKED so far. The good news began at the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards, where it picked up a Sydney Taylor Honor. That was followed by a National Jewish Book Award in the middle grade fiction category, and most recently, a Cybil Award from the Children’s and Young […]

After all the build-up, my newest book – OPERATION DO-OVER – is finally here! Hooray! CLICK HERE TO READ AN EXCERPT

Tomorrow is the day! Can’t wait for OPERATION DO-OVER to hit the shelves. (PS: For whoever’s counting, this is book 99 on the drive to 100.)

So proud to announce that LINKED has been nominate for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award, recognizing books that engage kids in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equity for all people!

So proud that WAR STORIES has won the 2021 Vine Awards YA/Children’s Lit prize! According to the judges, “War Stories brings WWII history to life in an engaging way that is accessible for younger readers without glamorizing or sugar-coating the horrors of war.” I wish I’d thought of that!