I love cookies. I love a party. I love this book. I'm afraid the cookies did not work out, but the book is still great, and I am looking forward to sharing some of the behind-the-scenes with everyone tomorrow. More info linked in bio. See you tomorrow! #booklaunch #graphicnovel

Folks, the PEARL book launch was FANTASTIC! Thank you Once Upon A Time Bookstore! Get your signed copy in store or online. Link in the bio. #PEARL #graphicnovel #teachers #librarians #books #wwii #historicalfiction #signedbooks

The PEARL party continues at BelCantoBooks! Join me 9/8 for an afternoon of storytelling and conversation. Bel Canto's original location was gorgeous. I can't wait to visit the new digs! #indiebookstore #graphicnovel #kidlit #middlegrade #wwii #historicalfiction #booksigning

Looking forward to this and more as I gallivant across the country later this month visiting schools with PEARL! #BookTour Graphix Books 💥

I'm excited to visit BelCantoBooks tomorrow! Come join me inside a cool bookstore. This heatwave is for the birds!

Many many thanks to Jhoanna at BelCantoBooks for a delightful PEARL event! More pics on IG.

A young writer just asked me how I create characters that seem real. Want to know how it's done? Join me, @alex_temblador , and Meg Vondriska for FREE on October 17th for a great conversation, courtesy of Writers' League of Texas (WLT) . Link in the bio. Don't miss out! #creativewriting

Just finished watching #Kaos on Netflix. What a fantastic show! #CharlieCovell does beautiful work with Greek mythology, hitting all the notes from new angles. I loved it. Hoping for a second series. If it’s age appropriate, watch and boost the numbers! Smart tv is a delight.

The Golden State Readers are an amazing group of young people peacefully advocating doe the freedom to read. Join their campaign this week and all year round! #BreaktheTape #bookbans #youthadvocacy

This November, days before the election, come gather with a group of writers to dream on hope, change, your writing practice, your stories, and remember what it means to do so in community. Joyce Haas, online. Link in the bio. #writingworkshop #generative #creativewriting

Stay safe, Floridians. Hurricanes are devastating and serious. If you are trying to reach someone, the eye of the storm might make it possible, but please stay inside and as far out of harm’s way as possible.

I loved John Amos. He was America's dad for this little Black girl. #RIP nytimes.com/2024/10/01/art…

History is still with us. How fortunate we can listen to all sides and learn from the past. nytimes.com/2024/10/03/wor…

I worked in animation for years and it's a vital, beautiful art form, not to mention the fabric of my childhood! I #StandWithAnimation!

Join us for the month's Third Thursday event, "Writing Fully Realized Characters," featuring Sherri rhymes with Capri @alex_temblador, and Meg Vondriska (Meg Vondriska)!

So pleased to hear this news. True workers for peace!

Need some help fixing your story's flabby middle? Boy do I have a workshop for you! Follow the link in the bio to learn more and to sign up. And come get a free sneak peek on October 17th in the "Writing Fully Realized Characters" online panel. #writingworkshop

Start soon!