The first review for All the Love Under the Vast Sky is in, and it’s a lovely one. “A celebration of love through 12 unique stories in verse. Beloved and award-winning young adult authors explore different forms of love across time and a variety of places. The evocative writing in different verse forms connects the narratives in this timely, relatable collection with a diverse cast of characters. The variety of themes and points of view offers something for every reader. Love wins in this enjoyable, well-executed anthology.”—Kirkus

Contributors include:

• Alexandra Alessandri
• David Bowles
• Melanie Crowder
• Margarita Engle
• Eric Gansworth
• Robin Gow
• Mariama J. Lockington
• Laura Ruby
• Padma Venkatraman
• Jasmine Warga
• Charles Waters
• Kip Wilson

The release date is fast approaching (January 14, 2025), and I’m thrilled it will be out in the world soon. Along with the hardcover, an audiobook will also be released on the same date! Please pre-order your favorite medium of the book so you get a nice January surprise for yourself.

audiobook | hardcover

I’m thrilled to share that my first middle-grade verse novel is in the works! The announcement:

Backpack, Boy, Berlin is filled with action, intrigue, and tons of heart. The inspiration was the real Donald R. Heath, Jr., a young American boy living in Berlin, Germany during World War II, and Mildred Harnack, the American woman at the core of the Red Orchestra resistance group with her German husband Arvid. I hope to have lots more to share as we work toward publication in 2026!