So honored to be part of YA Reading List‘s celebration of Pi Day along with John Green and Danica McKellar. There she is, Patty Ho, the protagonist of my debut novel, NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH (and a few white lies). So strange to think that I wrote that book over 6 years ago: buildering (rock … Read More
Nothing but the Truth (and a few white lies)
Reunion + Research
Back at Stanford for my college reunion over the weekend…and I thought fondly of my friends…and of NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH (AND A FEW WHITE LIES), which was set on campus. There, on the back wall of Memorial Church (better known as Mem Chu), Patty buildered…and was almost busted by security. I cannot confirm or … Read More
Truth: I Heart Chicago Public Library
Oh, let’s just get it out there: I will play favorites when it comes to the Chicago Public Library. This was one of the first library systems to get behind my debut novel in a big way–inviting me out to meet a bunch of their libraries, sending me to local schools, especially the ones in … Read More