Kid Lit Says No Kids in Cages

It’s come to this — we now to have to sign a petition to make it clear that we don’t want children put into cages away from their parents and

My next project!

So happy to announce Capstone will publish my next #kidlit novel, PINK HAIR (AND OTHER TERRIBLE IDEAS) spring 2019.  

Father’s Day Under $10

For RetailMeNot, I found 17 ideas for Father’s Day, all under ten bucks (some on sale, so get ’em before they sell out).  

HERO!!!!

From PW.com: James Patterson Earmarks $250K for Holiday Bonuses for Booksellers

14 DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms, aunts, big sisters, older cousins, beloved grandmas, reliable family friends, teachers, dads, and everyone else who has a hand in raising the next generation!

13 Dangerous Myths About Food Allergies

A good myth debunking roundup around food allergies from Reader’s Digest. 

Real Moms Talk Mother’s Day

Thanks to all the moms who weighed in here. If you’re thinking about what to get your mom this year, check out our list at RetailMeNot.

Happy Independent Bookstore Day!

Over at From The Mixed-Up Files of Middle Grade Authors, we’re celebrating April 28, 2018 — aka Independent Bookstore Day! Stop by the site for a fun roundup of our favorite

Over at Business Insider talking to personal finance experts

I got to interview a bunch of personal finance experts to find out what they like to splurge on (yes, even money pros like to get all spendy on their

Judy Blume Taught a Generation of Young Girls to Be Feminists

A love letter to Judy Blume: “What I loved about Judy Blume growing up—and still love today—is that she takes young women seriously. From falling in love for the first