Teen Connects Kids Through Games
I live with a family of gamers. Board games, video games, D&D, Magic the Gathering – all of it. Although I was never into video games growing up (unless you count a frustrating addiction to “Space Invaders” played on a TI-99 – in case you were wondering how old I am), my husband always played […]
Book Review – Scythe
I’m late to this 2016 Neal Shusterman novel that’s the first in the Arc of the Scythe series, but with so many great YA books out there, who can keep up? If you haven’t read this yet, it’s a fast-paced read from the dual points of view of Citra Terranova and Rowan Damisch. These two […]
Book On the Way!!
I’m thrilled to announce that my young adult novel, THE APOLOGY BOX, is coming out this winter!! I’m so jazzed to have this book out in the world. I’m especially honored be working with my long-time writing partner and colleague, Cynthia Huijgens with Idle Time Press. Cynthia and I met at an Association for Writers […]
Interview with Author Kate Ristau
One of my favorite authors and an all around fantastic human being is Kate Ristau. Kate is the author of the middle grade series, Clockbreakers and the young adult series, Shadow Girl. Her essays have appeared in the The New York Times and The Washington Post. Her forthcoming book, Wylde Wings will be out this […]
From Foster Care to College Student – Destiny Jackson’s Story
In my work with young adults in the Job Corps program, I’ve become well-aware of the disparities among our young people. While some are born into families with supportive, stable, loving parents, others aren’t so lucky. Those young adults not only have to work harder to obtain the opportunities they need to make a better […]