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CRIMINAL, Revisited: What Would YOU Do??
The paperback of Criminal is finally here! This means –if you’re like the book clubs I’m in–...
Writing = Rewriting
This week I spoke to several sixth grade classes at Renfroe Middle School, and the...
Discussing the AMERICAN AFTERLIFE with Kate Sweeney
Living in Atlanta has a lot of perks, but one of the biggest ones is...
I Got *My* Certificate . . .
I still don’t have my dress for the awards ceremony, and we won’t know until...
Children’s Book Award Conference in Athens!
Working at a children’s bookstore, I get to talk excitedly about children’s literature with people...
CRIMINAL Receives In the Margins Book Award!!
All I can say is THANK YOU to Amy Cheney and all the folks on...
Best Books for Teens Living in the ‘Margins’ | YA Underground
For all the latest SLJ Reviews, check out   This past year marked the inauguration of the...
CRIMINAL is a YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers!!
Looking for a great book to give to the youth in your life who isn’t...
Augusten Burroughs Helps Celebrate AWC’s 100th Birthday!
The Atlanta Writers Club is an fantastic organization which brings exceptional workshops, conferences, and speakers...
An Edgar Nomination for CRIMINAL!!
Criminal has been nominated for an Edgar Award! This is a hugely prestigious award granted by...
