Big News!
I’m excited to share that HARBORING HOPE has been named the
2024 Winner of the Flora Stieglitz Straus Award, by the Children’s Book Committee at the Bank Street College of Education. The award honors “a distinguished work of nonfiction that serves as an inspiration to young people.” That means the world to me. Thank you, Bank Street!
Mathical Book Prize
"Immensely satisfying for young number lovers and fascinating for everyone." —Kirkus (starred review)
“A bedtime read that can grow with a curious child. VERDICT: A lovely addition to home libraries and library collections.” —School Library Journal
“Early math concepts, and a reminder that we’re all connected to something larger than ourselves. Splendid.”
—Julie Danielson
2022 Notable Poetry Book
—NCTE Award for Excellence
“Thoughtful and thought-provoking”
—Kirkus (starred review)
“A fantastic resource”
—School Library Journal
“I encourage everyone to read this book.” —Dr. Jane Goodall
No doubt about it—plastic is everywhere, from our phones to our toys and utensils. But the plastic we throw away is piling up on landfills and in the ocean, hurting the health of our planet. This book spotlights the growing threat AND introduces the inspiring kids around the world who are tackling the problem head-on. Includes tips about what YOU can do too!
2023 Christopher Award Winner!
2023 Sydney Taylor Notable
Finalist for the 2023 National Jewish Book Awards
2022 Nerdies Award: Poetry
and Novels in Verse
Co-authored with Zhanna’s son Greg Dawson, this middle grade biography in verse celebrates the courage of kids and the life-saving power of the arts.
“Highly recommended.”
—Jewish Book Council
"A profound and powerful story of the Holocaust, told with heart, soul, and music."
—Kathryn Lasky, Newbery Honoree and winner of the National Jewish Book Award
“This lyrical book is one of the most truthful survivor stories I’ve ever read.”
—Jack Kliger, President and CEO, Museum of Jewish Heritage
“A harrowing and remarkable story of strength and survival.” —Kirkus
“All that I hope to say in books…is that I love the world.” —E. B. White
Virtual and In-person Author School Visits Available! Find out more here.
COMING SOON
LIFEBOAT 5
Simon and Schuster
October 8, 2024
SPIDER WOMAN
illustrated by Sophie Blackall
HarperCollins, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 4, 2024
nErDcampCT
Sedgewick Middle School
West Hartford, CT
8am—3:30pm
May 4, 2024
Hudson Children’s
Book Festival
Hudson, NY
10am—3pm
September 28, 2024
Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
Chappaqua, NY
10am—4pm