I take this hit Like a steel knife scraping flint And I have erupted into flame. A fire of fury burns in my gut but I will not let it consume me. Instead, I will breathe fire Like dragons of legend. I will be a safe harbor. I will keep those who feel the bitter cold...
The news has been a lot lately. All these laws,Restricting Abortion access and taking away women’s control of their bodiesTax incentives for straight couples to have more and more children Banning Drag shows for kidsBlocking Gender affirming care for minors (and even...
Highest highs: Me and a room full of middle schoolers at a school visit in November 2022, organized by We Need Diverse Books and Writers and Artists Across the Country. Every student in the photo is holding their own copy of my nonfiction book for readers age 11 and...
Strong by Rob Kearney and Eric Rosswood, Illustrated by Nidhi Chanani Rob dreams of becoming a champion strongman. He wants to flip huge tires, lug boulders, and haul trucks -- and someday be the strongest man in the world! But he feels like he can't fit in with his...
Small Town Pride by Phil Stamper Jake is just starting to enjoy life as his school’s first openly gay kid. While his family and friends are accepting and supportive, the same can’t be said about everyone in their small town of Barton Springs, Ohio. When Jake’s dad...
Two new developments - One absurdist, the other about the kid lit community standing together in solidarity. 1) As reported at Book Riot by Kelly Jensen, "Barnes & Noble Being Sued in Virginia Beach Over Gender Queer, Court of Mist and Fury," "No longer is this...
