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Cover Reveal for THE DOOR IS OPEN!
I'm so excited to reveal the cover for THE DOOR IS OPEN, a South Asian middle grade anthology edited by Hena Khan, and features stories by Sayantani DasGupta, Reem Faruqi, Veera Hiranandani, Simran Jeet Singh, Supriya Kelkar, Maulik Pancholy, Mitali Perkins, Aisha Saeed, N.H. Senzai, and me!! The … [Read more...]
A Warm and Wonderful Launch for MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW!
I celebrated the release of MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW at lovely Belmont Books with a wonderful groups of friends and family! We enjoyed celebratory cookies and delicious masala chai as well as a read-aloud and a lovely Q & A session! For those who missed the event, there are signed books … [Read more...]
The Book Trailer for MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW!
I'm delighted to share the incredible book trailer for MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW! This book about family, patience, and chai is beautifully illustrated by Neha Rawat and releases from Candlewick on September 5, 2023! The trailer was created by my amazing friend, Dan … [Read more...]
The Launch of THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS!
I was lucky enough to travel to San Diego to hang out with my awesome friend, Chris Baron, and officially launch THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS into the world! First, I got to fangirl Chris, Jessica Kim, and Tracy Badua at the San Diego Festical of Books. Then Chris and visited the beach at La Jolla … [Read more...]
The Book Trailer for THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS!
I'm so thrilled to share the incredible book trailer for THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS, an epistolary middle grade novel co-written with my amazing friend Chris Baron! This wonderful book will release on August 29 and is available for preorder today! The trailer was created by our fabulous friend, … [Read more...]
A Wonderful Launch for YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART!
I'm so delighted that YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART is out in the world today! This nonfiction picture book, written in poetry, is stunningly illustrated by Lauren Paige Conrad and teaches readers all about the human heart and all that it does. When I was a kid, a picture book got me interested in … [Read more...]
The Book Trailer for YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART!
I'm so thrilled to share the book trailer for YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART, written by me and gorgeously illustrated by Lauren Paige Conrad, releasing on August 15 from Dial Books for Young Readers / Penguin Kids! This nonfiction book about the human heart perfectly exemplifies why to me, the workings of … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS Interview on NPR Weekend Edition!
I was SO thrilled that Abhi Alwar and I were interviewed for the "Picture This" segment on NPR Weekend Edition about our book SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS! It was such a delight to chat with Abhi, and you will see why I'm so in awe of her and her work! What a joy to celebrate cousins and … [Read more...]
A New South Asian Middle Grade Anthology!
I'm so excited to be a part of a new South Asian Middle Grade Anthology! THE DOOR IS OPEN will release in Spring 2024—it's edited by Hena Khan, and features stories by Sayantani DasGupta, Reem Faruqi, Veera Hiranandani, Simran Jeet Singh, Supriya Kelkar, Maulik Pancholy, Mitali Perkins, Aisha Saeed, … [Read more...]
My Interview on All Things Considered / WGBH Boston!
I was absolutely thrilled to be interviewed by Arun Rath at WGBH Boston's All Things Considered about my latest picture book, A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY! … [Read more...]
The Cover Reveal for SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS!
I am absolutely elated to revel the GORGEOUS cover of my forthcoming middle grade fantasy, SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS, which will release from Quill Tree Books / HarperCollins on March 12, 2024! Set in an Indian-inspired fantasy world, the story involves animals and adventure, music and magic, … [Read more...]
Crafting Verse Novels at the Highlights Foundation!
The inaugural Crafting Verse Novels Workshop and Retreat, taught by Chris Baron, Cordelia Jensen, and me took place on May 21-24, 2023 at the Highlights Foundation . . . and it was fantastic! Chris, Cordelia, and I met with 18 verse novelists discussion craft, reading, writing, and publishing. We … [Read more...]
SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS on THE TODAY SHOW!
I'm absolutely thrilled that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, written by me and beautifully illustrated by Abhi Alwar, is on the Read With Jenna Junior Summer 2023 Reading List along with 23 other amazing books, several of which are written by friends! It was a dream come true to see our book on … [Read more...]
A SUPER launch for SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS!
On a gorgeous May morning, Abhi Alwar and I launched our sweet summertime story, SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, at Books Are Magic in Brooklyn, NY! We talked about the inspiration for the story, did a reading, and Abhi did an illustration demo with ALL SEVEN COUSINS in the story! Afterwards, we enjoyed … [Read more...]
A New Picture Book on Naturalization!
I'm SO thrilled that SOME OF US: A STORY OF CITIZENSHIP AND AMERICA will be illustrated by amazing Huy Voun Lee and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2025! As an immigrant and a naturalized citizen, this book is very important to me, and I can't wait to share it with the … [Read more...]
A THIRD STAR for SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS!!
I'm humbled and thrilled that Abhi Alwar and I have received a THIRD starred review, this one from Booklist, for our forthcoming picture book, SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, releasing May 16, 2023 from Abrams Books! I'm so delighted that this sweet book about summer, family, and ice cream is resonating with … [Read more...]
The Cover Reveal for THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS!!!
I am THRILLED to share the EPIC cover of THE SECRET OF THE DRAGON GEMS, an epistolary middle grade novel co-written by my amazing friend Chris Baron and me, coming August 29, 2023 from Yellow Jacket/Little Bee Books! Nerdy Book Club graciously hosted our cover reveal interview! Read it to find … [Read more...]
A Booklist STAR for A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY!!
I’m so excited that A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY, my nonfiction picture book illustrated by amazing Kathleen Marcotte and coming from Little Bee Books on June 20, 2023 has received a STARRED review from Booklist!! I can’t wait to share this book with the world!! You can preorder now from your … [Read more...]
Another STAR for SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS!!
I'm so delighted that SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS, written by me and illustrated by amazing Abhi Alwar, has earned a second starred review, this one from Publishers Weekly! Our story about summer, family, and ice cream releases on May 16, 2023 and is available for preorder today! … [Read more...]
An Amazing Launch for MIRROR TO MIRROR!
What a launch day for MIRROR TO MIRROR! A school visit with Copper Dog Books, signing books at The Concord Bookshop, and a fabulous IN PERSON launch last night at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore!! I'm so grateful for everyone who came, especially Casey Robinson, who interviewed me about writing MIRROR … [Read more...]
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