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Hi and thanks for visiting! I'm a New York Times best-selling author of more than fifty books for young readers of all ages. I also write speculative short fiction for older readers.
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INTO THE WILD MAGIC is a NEBULA FINALIST!!!
I'm so excited about this news!!! The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association gives this award to works in various categories that are voted the best of the year by its membership. My book has been nominated for the Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction. Winners will be announced at the 61st Annual Nebula Awards Conference on June 6!
CURSED PRINCESS CLUB: A MOST UNUSUAL PRINCESS is out now!
My latest young adult novel is the first in a new series based on the hit Cursed Princess Club webcomic and graphic novels by LambCat! I have adored writing these so far and can't wait to share them with you!
An audiobook version is in the works, and book 2 will be coming out in June 2026!
Evil Librarian is a musical!
The Evil Librarian musical is returning this June!! Landless Theatre has created an amazing new musical with a pop rock–infused score and a supernatural teen romantic adventure for all ages! The workshop production in November was INCREDIBLE, and the next run will be at the Writer's Center in Bethesda, MD, June 11–21, 2026. More info here, ticket link coming soon!
Library Lion is now a musical play!
What an amazing experience getting to see Adam Theater's incredible musical play adaptation of Library Lion (featuring an incredible Lion created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop)! The show will be returning to Boston's Calderwood Pavilion for a third run this January 2026! I'll post the ticket link here when it's available!
Listen to Julie Andrews(!!) read Marilyn's Monster!
You can listen to Julie Andrews read Marilyn's Monster on her podcast, Julie's Library! After you listen, scroll down past the episode on the show's website to see sketches and monster-drawing tips from illustrator Matt Phelan.