I'm so pleased to announce my newest novel, Dumpling Days is now available!! What is it about? Well, here's the book traile...

2011 is ending! I plan on starting my resolutions and yearly conclusions at Chinese New Year (to give me some extra time) bu...

I always like to celebrate the Solstice, and this year I did it with a children's party. The plan was to meet at the beach early enough ...

CHRISTMAS IS A-COMING English Nursery Rhyme Christmas is a-coming, The goose is getting fat, Please to put a penny In an old man’s hat. If y...

The year 2011 has indeed been a great one for me. I became a grandmother--which was truly a thrill! I also sold my first book--a collect...

I'm leaving for California for the holidays on Wednesday. Lots of things to wrap up at work and at home, and lots of ed...

My new roommate ( Christopher Darling) is an illustrator too. It's really fun so far. We get to talk shop. We have an understanding! H...

Some of you may have noticed that I've had the same book on the right for the whole history of this blog (and for quite a few years ...

Apologies for the lack of posting, it's been a busy few weeks while we get ready for family visits and the holidays. This weeken...

Last week I read Josie Leavitt's blog post " A New Low for Amazon " about Amazon's price comparison app a...

Calling all kids' book folks--writers, illustrators, booksellers, librarians, editors, etc. What has been the most OUT THERE story idea ...

I know we are all consumed with December holiday shopping (btw, if you want  books by moi,  you can order autographed books from P...

I've been doing some research for a new book. And, of course, I've found some crazy ads. Times were certainly different! Here's ...

I'm going to apologize for lack of posting in the past month as Alvina did earlier this week. I, too, was in Chicago for the 2011 NC...

Sorry for the lack of posting--two weeks ago I was in Chicago for NCTE / ALAN , and last week was right after Thanksgiving.....