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Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:17:23 AM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled A Poem: Manhood at Mule Creek State Prison:
Mitali said, "Manhood at Mule Creek State Prison By Mitali PerkinsHe puts on his bifocals and opens the family Bible. For two hours, he reads verses of hope to her in quiet Tagalog. A handkerchief, embroidered by hands buried far away, receives her tears.She..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:11:26 AM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled All Things South Asia Book Award:
Mitali said, "Just got back from a wonderful trip to D.C., where I accepted the 2016 South Asia Younger Readers Book Award for TIGER BOY. Here's my awkward speech. Gauri Manglik of KITAABWORLD handled book sales brilliantly. If you haven't checked out..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 1:54:41 AM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled Writing Tips: My Chat With NANOWRIMO:
Mitali said, "Here are a few of my favorite writing tips revealed in a chat with Grant Faulkner, Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month."
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 6:56:14 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled NCTE 2016: Charlotte Huck Honor Award and More:
Mitali said, "I'm heading to the National Council of Teachers of English Convention in Atlanta this weekend. Here's my schedule if you want to stop by and say hello:SATURDAY, November 199:00 – 10:00 AM Autographing with Candlewick Press (OPEN MIC: RIFFS ON..." more
Monday, November 14, 2016 5:29:40 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled You're Invited: South Asia Book Award Ceremony 12/2:
Mitali said, "2016 Award CeremonyPlease join us for the 2016 South Asia Book Award Celebration!Friday, December 2, 20162016 Award Celebration and PresentationsProvidence Community Center3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 220316:30 – 8:00 pmJoin us as we honor..." more
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 7:30:15 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled Children's and Young Adult Fiction Featuring a Child with an Incarcerated Parent:
Mitali said, "In light of the racial strife related to criminal justice in our country, I've been leading a Facebook read-to-change book group. We finished Michele Alexander's THE NEW JIM CROW: MASS INCARCERATION IN THE AGE OF COLORBLINDNESS and are about to..." more
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 5:57:41 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled Children's and Young Adult Fiction Featuring a Child with an Incarcerated Parent:
Mitali said, "I've been leading a Facebook read-to-change book group. We finished Michele Alexander's THE NEW JIM CROW: MASS INCARCERATION IN THE AGE OF COLORBLINDNESS and are about to start Bryan Stevenson's JUST MERCY. It's not to late to join us as we begin..." more
Thursday, September 8, 2016 3:46:35 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled TIGER BOY in the Language of Love:
Mitali said, "The Rageot Editeur version of TIGER BOY, translated by Ariane Bataille and illustrated by Aline Bureau, releases this month in France. To see a story created in your imagination translated into another language for kids across borders? One of the..." more
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:50:36 AM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled OPEN MIC: RIFFS ON LIFE BETWEEN CULTURES IN TEN VOICES Now in Paperback!:
Mitali said, "I'm excited to announce that Candlewick Press has just released the paperback version of OPEN MIC: RIFFS ON LIFE BETWEEN CULTURES IN TEN VOICES! Open Mic | Candlewick | 12 years and upBUY ITDownload a Classroom or Book Club GuideListen in..." more
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 6:35:45 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled RICKSHAW GIRL the Play Pedals to the Finish Line:
Mitali said, "Last Sunday was the closing show of the Bay Area Children's Theater's adaptation of RICKSHAW GIRL. I was sad to bid farewell to the cast and crew, but the memories of their artistry bringing my story to life will uplift and sustain me for years to..." more
Friday, May 20, 2016 5:55:18 AM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled Poetry Friday: I Have Them, and You, and This:
Mitali said, "I Have Them, and You, and Thisby Mitali PerkinsLilacs greet us on our morning walk. "Consider," they urge.We do. We see it. Neon suits the showy poppies. Lupine dance in purple chiffon. Queen Anne's lace is a stately bride. Songbirds swaying on..." more
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 1:18:29 AM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled RICKSHAW GIRL: THE PLAY (I saw it!):
Mitali said, "On Sunday we surprised the cast and crew of Rickshaw Girl by showing up for their last performance in San Ramon before the show heads to San Francisco. This Bay Area Children's Theatre performance of Aditi Kapil's well-paced, poignant script,..." more
Sunday, March 27, 2016 9:46:21 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled RICKSHAW GIRL the play premieres this April and May!:
Mitali said, "Every Saturday and Sunday at 11 and 2 from 4/2-5/22, you can catch the Bay Area Children's Theater's beautiful adaptation of my novel Rickshaw Girl. GET TICKETS HERE! And if you want to get a signed copy, come to the show when I'll be there..." more
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 12:03:55 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled Mind the Gap: Questions about Power for Storytellers:
Mitali said, "I'm an advocate of safe spaces. I like creating them, especially for children. I also like creating in them. In my years as a writer of children's stories, it feels to me like the tension and hostility about issues such as appropriation..." more
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 6:44:58 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled "Should White Authors Avoid Writing ... Blah, Blah, Blah?":
Mitali said, "I'm scheduled to be a Highlights Foundation mentor this summer, and so was recently interviewed by author Barbara Dee on a blog called "From The Mixed Up Files ... of Middle-Grade Authors." She asked me about middle-grade fiction and mentoring, and..." more
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 3:36:58 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled Viva L'Italia! BAMBOO PEOPLE is up for a prize!:
Mitali said, "Bamboo People is one of five finalists for the Mare di Libri Prize (Sea of Books) for best Young Adult fiction of 2015. The winner will be chosen by a jury of 10 dedicated (strong) readers in the 14-15 year old range, garnered from all parts of..." more
Monday, February 8, 2016 12:40:27 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled RICKSHAW GIRL on Stage: Order Tickets Now!:
Mitali said, "My novel for elementary-aged readers, RICKSHAW GIRL (chosen by the New York Public Library as one of the best books for children over the past 100 years), is pedaling to the stage in a wonderful musical adaptation! The Bay Area Children's..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2016 6:56:18 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled WARNING: This Book Might Be Recalled. Read it Fast. Decry it Even Faster.:
Mitali said, "I'm all for truth and justice, but question Scholastic's recent decision to recall a book. The slope is too slippery.What about books published last year? Ten years ago? A century ago? Should they be recalled also? Should we protect today's children..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2016 2:21:56 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled When You're Interviewed By A VERY Smart Fifth-Grader:
Mitali said, "Thanks, Girls Leadership, for selecting RICKSHAW GIRL as a Parent / Daughter Book Club Pick, and for inviting me in to your offices to be interviewed by the brilliant Daliya."
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 7:26:59 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled Hunger in Fiction:
Mitali said, ""Eat it," said Sara,"And you will not be so hungry.My Saint Mary's College of California Jan Term students are beginning to consider the consequences of growing up with food insecurity and poor nutrition in our neighboring City of Oakland. This..." more
Monday, November 23, 2015 8:03:12 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled I Love You, Charlotte Huck:
Mitali said, "Why do I love Dr. Huck? First, because of her commitment to children's literature. Here are excerpts from her 2005 obituary in the L.A. Times:The educator's 33-year effort to develop and enhance an academic program in children's literature at Ohio..." more
Monday, November 16, 2015 5:24:46 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled Girls Leadership November Read: RICKSHAW GIRL:
Mitali said, "I'm thrilled that parents and kids are reading Rickshaw Girl together this month, thanks to a recommendation from Girls' Leadership, a wonderful organization with this mission: Girls Leadership teaches girls the skills to know who they are, what..." more
Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:40:28 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled The Danger of a Single Story, Once Again:
Mitali said, "Flashback to me as young parent: I'm taking our two brown boys to the library on a weekly outing that never fails to delight. They tug me into the children's section, drop my hands, and race off to wander freely through aisles of beautiful picture..." more
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 9:50:15 PM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled All My World's a Stage: RICKSHAW GIRL Pedals to the Theater:
Mitali said, "Last night I had a magical experience. I was invited to attend a workshopping of RICKSHAW GIRL, the stage version, by the Bay Area Children's Theater (BACT). Playwright Aditi Kapil was in town from Minnesota to work with..." more
Thursday, December 15, 2016 9:10:28 AM
Mitali Perkins wrote a blog post titled YOU BRING THE DISTANT NEAR Exclusive Cover Reveal!:
Mitali said, "Thanks to Bustle for a lovely review and exclusive cover reveal of my forthcoming novel, YOU BRING THE DISTANT NEAR (Macmillan FSG | 9/17)."Perkins' new YA novel isn't just an exploration of family, but a tracing of its transformation as it crosses..." more