I joined the most amazing group of writers several years ago. We call ourselves the Class of 2k7. There are 39 of us, all middle grade and young adult fictions writers who published for the first time in 2007. We come from different publishing houses with different writing styles and stories to tell. But we all have in common a deep love and appreciation for kids and books. You can check out our website at www.classof2k7.com.

Two years ago TALL TALES was named to the Texas Library Association's Bluebonnet 2008-2009 Master Reading List. More than 300 books were considered for this prestigious award. Check out this link for more information.

In spring 2011 Wendy Lamb/Random House Books will publish my next middle grade novel. Check back soon for more information about this, plus a cover!

Photos from school and library visits and book signings

Isn't this cool? I made the sign outside my old middle school!



Here I am with students from Boston Middle School
after talking about NO CREAM PUFFS



Pollard Middle School, Needham, MA, Monday, February 25



Here I am at Newtonville Books in Newtonville, MA, where
I signed copies of TALL TALES to a packed house! I was
so nervous here that I can't remember what I thought
was so funny. (photo courtesy of Carol Peacock)




This is me with my friend Mitali Perkins who joined me at my
signing the other day at Newtonville Books. It was so good
to see so many friends that day. (photo courtesy of Carol Peacock)