Popping back in here JUST to say, Seattle area folks, come to this event on Friday! Hannah V. Sawyerr and her book are incredible!

I hate to lose the connections with readers, teachers, and librarians, but this site has gotten untenable. I've cut way back and am phasing out. Find me on IG with the same handle!

Seattle area people, I'll be launching CODE RED at Brick & Mortar Books in Redmond tomorrow at 2:00, with J. Anderson Coats and her latest MG, A SEASON MOST UNFAIR. I hope you'll join us!

I told my teen I didn't think she could use the word 'buttload' in a high school history paper and she told me it's an obsolete unit of measurement from England, so now I know that a buttload is equivalent to around 384 gallons.

We're SO inspired by #CodeRed by Joy McCullough (is on Threads) - an empowering and heartfelt middle grade novel that celebrates finding yourself, making new friends, and standing up for what’s right.

I understand that Barnes & Noble is not carrying mid-list MG in hardcover. But can anyone explain to me why they can't order a book in for a customer, when anyone can buy said book on the BN website? (Also apologies to the San Diego BN employee who had to explain this to my mom.)

Check out our tips on how to support menstrual equity from #CodeRed by Joy McCullough (is on Threads)!

In today's #ReadAndLearn , author Joy McCullough (is on Bluesky) reads aloud from #CodeRed !

Watch now: spr.ly/6013O4JK1

Do any of my artist friends have advice on art school admissions portfolios? My daughter has found conflicting advice about whether there should be cohesion in the pieces she chooses, or a show of diversity of styles.

CODE RED, my latest MG release, is in the world today! Seattle-area folks, I'll be doing a launch event on June 24th at 2 pm with J. Anderson Coats at Brick & Mortar Books!

CALLING THE MOON (anthology I co-edited with Aida Salazar JOVITA WORE PANTS & CALLING THE MOON) and CODE RED by Joy McCullough (is on Bluesky) were jointly reviewed in the New York Times today! So proud to continue Margaret’s legacy! Judy Blume

nytimes.com/2023/06/02/boo…

Eden’s dream didn’t die, it changed. From gymnastic phenom to social activist against period poverty, finding a new way to fight and a new way to win. (p. 234 paraphrased) Joy McCullough (is on Threads) CODE RED will make readers think while they enjoy a great read. S&S EducationLibrary #BookAllies

Popping my head in to say that the Great or Nothing ebook is only $1.99 right now! You can check out my take on Amy and Laurie … 🥰 @jess_spotswood Tess Sharpe Joy McCullough (is on Threads) penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667530/g…

THE GIRL FROM EARTH'S END has been out for 2 months; let’s celebrate with an #audiobook giveaway!

*To enter: Like & reply with your favorite plant*

Sign up for my e-newsletter for a bonus entry. (Link in bio.)

3 winners will be drawn on Wednesday, 5/17. Good luck!

When it comes to books about reproductive education and period positivity Simon & Schuster is really delivering these days🩸 Here are 2 great books for #MHDay2023 #MenstrualMovement #PeriodPositive

I have seen the AMAZING cover AND interior art for Basil & Dahlia: A Tragical Tale of Sinister Sweetness and it is so freaking incredible! Artists are the best and MG covers are the MOST FUN!!!

Son: How was your picture book critique group?
Me: Good. Only one of us had something to share, so mostly we complained about publishing.
Son: No wonder you were on there so long.

It's my next YA! I'm beyond thrilled to be embarking on my fourth book w/ andrewkarre and so grateful to my agent Jim McCarthy for selling this, our fourteenth book. If this sounds familiar, that's because it's an adaptation of my play which premiered last fall!

⭐ #Fiction #ReviewoftheWeek ENTER THE BODY by Joy McCullough (is on Threads) (Dutton/Penguin Kids Penguin Teen): '[The] shifting, experimental format will surprise and challenge readers’ ideas of storytelling and 'classic' literature.' hbook.com/story/review-o…