My next SHARK PRINCESS book, SHARK PARTY releases on May 2nd. Join me on the 2nd to shell-abrate at Bel and Bunna Books in Lafayette. Come by at 4:30pm – every copy purchased will receive a free print (while supplies last).
I will also have an event in Atlanta at Little Shop of Stories (my first time in Atlanta!) on May 20th as well.
I will update my events calendar as things are confirmed. I’m excited to share SHARK PARTY so very soon!
WHAT WILL MY STORY BE? is out! It’s been a long, long journey to publication day. I thought I’d share how the story came to be – inspired by my daughter and our chosen family. My book launch event and signing (first in 2 years!) is this Saturday at Bel and Bunna’s bookstore in Lafayette. I hope to see you there!
Also, I’m auctioning an illustration portfolio review to support the We Need Diverse Books organization.
Thank you for your support of my stories and art!
I’m thrilled to share that after 2 years my first in-person signing will be taking place at Bel and Bunna‘s bookstore in Lafayette on Saturday December 4th.
I will read my debut written and illustrated picture book, WHAT WILL MY STORY BE, draw, take questions and of course, sign books! I hope to see you there!
In other book news, JUKEBOX now has a study guide for educators. And my next picture book, STRONG is available for pre-order.
Thank you for the support. I look forward to seeing your faces very soon!
In two months my second graphic novel, Jukebox, will release and I’ve partnered with two local bookshops for some exciting preorder promos!
Preorder from Bel and Bunna, for a signed book AND pre-order postcards and a guitar pick (limited to the first 100 orders).
Preorder from Hicklebees, join the virtual launch party on June 22 AND get your book signed and personalized.
I cannot wait to share the story of Shahi and Naz with you all. Thank you for your support of my books and independent bookstores (plus Saturday is independent bookstore day)!
Have a lovely week!
I’m thrilled to share that you can now order signed copies of Pashmina from a wonderful local bookshop, Bel and Bunna here. Each book is signed and comes with a limited edition postcard! If you’re around Lafayette, you can get one in person and if not, no worries, she will ship it to you!
I met Bel at the Northern California Booksellers meeting back in November. She handed me her card and I noticed that her shop was only 20 minutes from where we live now in the East Bay. Then she mentioned they had a weekend story time. We went to a couple, our daughter played with legos and coloring sheets while listening to Bel read. We loved the welcoming and comfortable environment she created in her shop.
Recently, I received a few requests for signed copies of PASHMINA. I wanted to partner with a bookshop to meet these requests so I called her to see if she would be open to working to meet those requests. She was! Within one day she had books online and arrangements made with the local pack and ship.
I love being part of this industry for all the amazing people I’ve meet like Bel who are committed to supporting authors and stories.
The same association, NCIBA, that allowed me to meet Bel announced that PASHMINA is the middle grade book of the year!
I hope you have a wonderful week! ^_^