I love talking to kids and adults about reading and writing. If you are interested in scheduling a visit or event, please contact me to inquire about availability. Here are my programs and rates for the 2022-2023 school year. I am available for virtual visits and limited local in-person visits. I reside in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Upcoming Live Events/Podcasts/Conferences
10/21/2022 – Diverse Author Panel at the California Reading Association’s 54th Annual Conference. Virtual Event.
Blog Interviews/Guest Posts
August 1, 2021 – 12×12 Featured Author Post: Networking for Kidlit Creators
July 21, 2021 – Pragmatic Mom – South Asian American Books of Joy booklist
July 16, 2021 – Kaitlyn Sanchez – Interview
July 13, 2021 – Susanna Hill – Tuesday Debut
June 24, 2021 – We Need Diverse Books – Interview
June 22, 2021 – ReFoReMo – Mentor Talk Guest Post
June 21, 2021 – Mackin Community – Guest Post on “Power of Curiosity”
June 18, 2021 – Classroom Connections – Interview
June 8, 2021 – Writing and Illustrating – Interview
June 4, 2021 – Kidlit 411 – Author Spotlight
Past Events
August 4, 2021 – Virtual Storytime + Interview with Interabang Books (only until Sept 4, 2021)
July 15, 2021 – NerdCamp PA – Inspiring Striving Writers: Using Mentor Texts
July 13, 2021 – Guest on STEM Women in Kidlit Podcast
June 22, 6pm PST, 2021 – Replay of Virtual Book Launch for How to Wear a Sari. Hosted by Books Inc. (only until July 24th, 2021)
June 12, 2021 – NerdCamp CT – Play is Equity Panel
May 11, 2021 – ILA Children’s Literature Intensive: Creating a Culturally Responsive Classroom Through Books – Featured Author
May 7, 2021 – 101 Chai Chats Podcast – My daughter and I discuss growing up South Asian in America and South Asian representation in the Arts.
April 12-16, 2021 – USM Children’s Book Festival: Play is Equity Panel
