"Protection," when uttered by a librarian or teacher or another gatekeeper, is another word for censorship. Individual families may choose what they will or won't read/watch/listen to--that's their prerogative. But when institutions block access to materials *for their whole community* out of some misguided sense of "protection," that's censorship ( Read more... )

So, earlier today we learned that the FBI has some leads on the Gardner heist--you know, the theft of 13 priceless works of art from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum? My July release, MOXIE AND THE ART OF RULE BREAKING is based on the theft. Moxie is feisty and smart, and comes from a very unusual family. When a stranger appears at her door ( Read more... )

About The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z

Gianna Zales has a lot on her plate this fall - a father who drives her to school in the family hearse, a mother who’s turned into the junk food police, a little brother who thinks he’s a member of the paparazzi, and a grandmother who leaves false teeth in the refrigerator.  Worst of all, she’s left her 7th ( Read more... )