America in a nutshell.

“But Superman, stopping that country from invading another was politically fraught” “THEY WERE GOING TO KILL PEOPLE!!!!” James Gunn made a movie that says this: people worrying about politics are not the heroes. The people trying to stop mass murder are the heroes. That’s that on that

This cute pup is simply the best. #mollygirl

Gods above, I love ebooks. You can check out a book from the library and start reading without even sitting up. Magic. #booksky

I didn't do it, but I wish I had.

They finally made the milk from that hotel

We got him. Providing an update on the manhunt momentarily. m.youtube.com/watch?v=RxT-...

Best image of the day:

Sorry am I his numbers are so few

[Exit King.]

All of it…

A three-year-old brought me a bit of black paper. "Look", she said, "I found a piece of night!" We're all born poets, but slowly we forget.

My latest books cartoon for @theguardian.com

What word isn't usually a person's name but would make a GREAT name? We'll start: Rake.

We saw every movie and read every book about robots and AI killing us and said “yes let’s make sure that happens to us for real.”

Hey y’all, I’m back in the query trenches again. Any #litagents that represent #picturebooks and/or #YA you’d recommend or any pitch events happening soon?

Be back eventually, y’all.

A poor, infirm, weak, and despis’d old man;

Not very long ago we believed we were the smartest generation in history, and it feels like overnight we just accepted that people are getting dumber and there’s nothing we can do about it. But it doesn’t have to be like this. We have to return reading to the center of culture.

We went from “what good are the humanities?” to “suddenly, no one can read” in about a year, and the answer to the first question is the disinformation and lack of critical thinking you see all around you. *That* is why you need the humanities. This is what they prevent.

Under the U.S Constitution, the President is very explicitly not a king. The President's wishes and decrees do not magically become law.

More Blackouts Planned! 🔥👇🔥

It shall be fickle, false, and full of fraud

Doing good and being kind still matter.

I just sent my agent a super special manuscript: my novel-in-verse that's been six years in the making. As always, I'm already checking my email! 😜

I’m both simultaneously tired of needing to contact my elected officials for *waves arms violently* and thankful that I can. Making a plan to make some phone calls tomorrow during my off periods.

Terrible hell Make war upon their spotted souls for this!

Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime show: Very demure. Very mindful. Very DEI. 10/10

This has the ring of truth…

I just sent my agent a new picture book manuscript that I'm SO proud of and already the urge to check my inbox a million times has settled in.

Good morning. You are still here. Do something kind for someone you love today--and if you can, for someone else in your community, even if they're a stranger. We're in this together. ❤️

I saw it with mine eyes

I think I may have cracked a picture book story idea and it feels good. Gonna let it simmer for a while before putting it on paper.

Now churches

It’s tech week for James and the Giant Peach, Jr!!! I can’t wait for y’all to see this show! The cast and crew have worked so hard since August and it’s finally here!

Been taking a watercolor class and y’all, when I say I’m having a blast!

Don't give up writing. Just give up trying to have a healthy relationship with doing it

Finished my first book of the year with another fantastic read from Dave Eggers. Highly recommend, especially if you’re a coffee connoisseur.

Here’s the deal: Make reading your hobby this year. It’ll expand your mind, grow your perspective, and if you grab a library card, you’ll be supporting authors too (yes, in places like the UK, AU, NZ, and Canada, libraries pay authors!). Reading isn’t just fun—it’s a win for everyone.

Anyone else doing #storystorm this year? Excited to get started!

This week between Christmas & New Years is my favorite of the year. There’s something about the cozy factor of it all. Reading, watching movies, baking cookies, staying in PJs. It’s wonderful. I bought an online watercolor class yesterday & have been loving it. I painted this this evening!!

Anyone else want Jon Chu to take a crack at Les Mis or something???

Nationwide manhunts and 1-800 tip lines to protect CEOs. Thoughts and prayers to protect your children.

YES!!!!!

Anyone else want to own that swirly blue and orange Shiz cardigan or is it just me??? #wicked

It’s been a good week of resting, reading, writing, visiting a Japanese book store in Austin and going crazy in their stationary section, taking my dog on chilly morning walks, drinking countless cups of green tea, and watching Wicked twice.

Wicked was literal perfection. I loved every single second of it and can’t wait to see it again!

This white binder now contains my finished revisions of my novel in verse, the fourth round of revisions as a matter of fact, and I’m so freaking proud of it. Now, to get it ready for my agent to read it! #amwritingya