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It's my hope that Repairing the World, a book ostensibly about grief and healing, will also be a place for Jewish kids (Reconstructionist or not) to see themselves in a story. I want to illustrate how normal it is for kids to have help managing their mental health. And, that grownups and kids can be queer or questioning and it’s just part of life. It doesn’t have to be a big deal.
I hope Seabirds will act as a love letter to readers looking for the same community and reassurance I once was.
When I go into schools and speak to children, the first thing I ask is, “Who here likes to read?” Everyone puts up their hands. Then I ask, “Who here is lying about liking to read?” There are usually a lot of laughs and a lot of hands up. Once the laughter dies down, I […]
How might life be different for a gay teenager living on a farm, in a rural community? What challenges might he face that a gay teenager in an urban community would not?
In Next Door to Happy, Violet, who’s a little lonely and a little lost, watches as the large and rambunctious Walker family move in, and she becomes desperate to become a part of their seemingly charmed life.
Be Real, Macy Weaver is a story about a girl discovering and embracing her own identity. In some ways, Macy and this novel helped me “be real” about who I am as a writer and trust own voice more. I wouldn’t trade this two-year journey for anything. Thank you, Macy-girl!
Be Real, Macy Weaver is a story about a girl discovering and embracing her own identity. In some ways, Macy and this novel helped me “be real” about who I am as a writer and trust my own voice more. I wouldn’t trade this two-year journey for anything. Thank you, Macy-girl!
Graphic novels transport us to subjects we may never have delved into if it weren’t for the captivating drawings and the often deeply personal storylines.
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