Tamaki, Mariko

Readers interested in LGBT issues and school stories will appreciate the author's approach to the subject and will be more willing to see past the work's shortfalls. Recommended for additional purchase. ["While the themes are mature, the writing and characters are accessible for younger middle school readers; this would make a strong addition to most school or public library YA collections": SLJ 12/15 review of the Roaring Brook book.]

While the themes are mature, the writing and characters are accessible for younger middle school readers; this would make a strong addition to most school or public library YA collections.

Comics artist Jillian Tamaki, writer Mariko Tamaki, and author and illustrator George O'Connor share their thoughts on "taking about stories and stuff" and "how to host a successful author visit."