At the end of 2012, I talked about burn out . Well, I started this year feeling re-energized (although very busy, still!), a...

Newbery Medal: “Dead End in Norvelt,” written by Jack Gantos, is the 2012 Newbery Medal winner. The book is published by Farrar Straus Gir...

This is (I think) the first time I've ever posted done two posts, one about something I planned to do AND one about what happened whe...

Yes, it was a good ALA: Jen and I celebrate with the honored books* But let me back up. Midwinter was held in beautiful San Diego t...

As everyone has already said, it was a great weekend at ALA! I only wish I could have squeezed in some signings and chatted with more of you...

After putting the finishing touches on A Photo for Greta , I am packing up my car and heading out for a week long road trip. I am a. very e...

If you're going to ALA next weekend, how many hours have you spent trying to decide what to wear? I have spent too many to count, if I i...

Another big congratulations to all the winners this year, HURRAH! Most especially of course to Grace for winning a well deserved honor, and ...

I'm writing this post on Sunday night in my hotel room in Boston while watching the Golden Globes. I've been here since Friday for t...