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Keep your eyes open . . .
December 2018: The truth will be out! Pre-order now!
Eisner Nomination!
Thrilled that Dogs of War has been nominated for an EISNER AWARD for Best Publication for Teens!
Virtual Memories Podcast
We talk with journalist Gil Roth about art, writing, comics, the collaborative process, and the challenges of writing about war for young people.
How It Works
Collaboration with David Macauley on How It Works books for beginning readers about castles, jet planes, eyes, and toilets.
Raves & Reviews
Dogs of War got *starred reviews* from Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books!
High Fives & Top Tens
Thrilled and delighted to see that Dogs of War made it on to prominent lists of best graphic novels of the year!
Semper Fido!
Print, radio, blog, and podcast interviews about Dogs of War, sometimes with the book’s awesome artist Nathan Fox.
Free Teaching Guide
Scholastic Graphix’ excellent guide to using graphic novels in the classroom
The Classic Question: Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
Inspiration for Dogs of War, As the Crow Flies, and Animals in the House.
Author On Location
I’m working with Kevin Duggan, my collaborator in art and life, on a new picture book, an exciting adventure story about a whale in trouble, a daring, dangerous rescue, and a . . . nope! No spoilers!