News about Loudmouth:
Loudmouth was named a finalist for both the National Jewish Book Award (Young Adult Literature) and the SCBWI Golden Kite Award (Nonfiction for Older Readers)
Loudmouth is an ALA Top Ten Feminist book for young readers! You can see the top ten list here.
I did a podcast with Kirsten W. Larsen about writing nonfiction. I loved talking with her. Here is her description of the conversation.
And here is the podcast. Let us know what you think–and feel free to write to either of us with questions.
I spoke out for books and against book bans!
For Banned Books Week, I was asked to record a video about how some of my books have changed lives. Here’s what I came up with:
Charles and Emma News
Charles and Emma has been selected as One of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the 21st Century (so far).
Listen to the Kirkus Reviews Podcast: Best Books of the 21st Century
“The April 1 issue of Kirkus Reviews is a special one—dedicated to the best books of the 21st Century (so far). For months, our editors have been scouring the archives, revisiting old reviews, combing the shelves, and making lists of titles that stood the test of time.” —Kirkus
Loudmouth News
Loudmouth is out in paper, e-book and a terrific audio book, read by the amazing Lipica Shah.
Joy Peskin, my editor for this book, read the manuscript and fell in love with Emma so hard that she got this tattoo.
It comes from a scene in the book that involves a fountain pen—and an arrest. It was so great to work with her and I’m already working with her on my next book.
Who’s A Good Dog?
My son Benjamin and I wrote a picture book together! Who’s A Good Dog?, about a dog having an existential crisis, will be published by Caitlyn Dlouhy at Simon and Schuster. Zuzu and her best friend Sancho are very happy! (So are we.)
More Loudmouth News
Loudmouth is a top ten book for teens, 2025! This was great news, and I attended a terrific announcement event at the NYPL. For more news about Loudmouth, please go to the Loudmouth page.
