Welcome
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 sometimes write speculative short fiction for older readers, and I teach Writing for Young People in Lesley University's low-residency MFA program.
Scroll down for news, and see side columns (or keep scrolling down, if you're on your phone) for upcoming events and appearances and to learn how to order a signed book!
Looking for ebooks? All my novels are available as ebooks, and there are links on the book detail pages for each one. (Quick links here if you already know what you want: Dragon, Princess, Mage, Evil Librarian, Revenge, Curse.) Please buy from an independent bookstore if you can! These links go to Kobo, which lets you support an indie bookstore of your choice, but you can also shop anywhere ebooks are sold.
My next book, coming August 19, 2025! INTO THE WILD MAGIC
My next middle grade novel comes out this summer, and I'm so excited for you to read it! For now, please enjoy the gorgeous cover illustration by Jen Bricking. You can pre-order a copy from anywhere, but if you'd like a signed book, order from Lofty Pigeon Books in Brooklyn, NY! Be sure to note in the comments field that you would like it signed, and include any names for personalization. THANK YOU! I can't wait for you to meet Bevvy and Cat and all their friends (and some definitely-not-friends!) in this story.
Evil Librarian is going to be a musical!
The Evil Librarian musical is happening!! Landless Theatre has created a new musical with a pop rock–infused score and a supernatural teen romantic adventure for all ages! You can see it this November at The Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick, Maryland! Tickets are on sale now! Don't miss it!!
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 2025 run in Boston has come to a close, but it's returning JANUARY 2026! Sign up for Adam Theater's newsletter to be the first to hear about performance dates!
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.