In a random coffeehouse and a young woman wearing a rock climbing t-shirt just noticed and commented on my biceps. Best compliment I’ve received in a long time, especially this side of a milestone birthday.

There’s still space for you and your writing, friends. July 16-19 in Cupertino, California. olscretreat.org/writing-retreat

I have two slots open for mentees this fall. whalerockworkshops.com/childrens-lite…

Warning: this may happen if you’re on my short list of favorite companions.

Exploring spices, Alpana art, microfinance, and so much more with Lit League’s early chapter book box for RICKSHAW GIRL! Mitali Perkins #enrichingfun #readtolearn #summerreading

“Just Making: A Guide for Compassionate Creatives” is now available for pre-order. broadleafbooks.com/store/product/…

Such a heartening review. I tried.

Excited to serve as one of the General Session Speakers during the next Children's Literature Festival at the University of Redlands. sites.redlands.edu/childrens-lite…

“Do not spoil the wonder with haste!” ~ Legolas in RETURN OF THE KING, asking Gimli to wait until they have the luxury of time to take in the splendor of the caves behind the Hornburg.

This might be my best chance of being a part of Los Angeles Olympics.

The bodies of Indian women may not be in the finals of fast races but our hair is weaving glamorously across finish lines.

Athletes who train hard and win medals for country are worthy of honor, but courageous acts of friendship in sport that cross cultural and national borders last beyond the grave to inspire hope. youtube.com/shorts/HVgbU5_…

Congratulations to @mitaliperkins on her starred review for BETWEEN MY HANDS. It's out 9/17!

⭐️ Hooray, it’s a starred review for BETWEEN MY HANDS, my picture book collaboration with @naveensart, in SchoolLibraryJournal! “This charming book will have children holding love in their hands; a must-have for any social-­emotional collection.” Releases 9/17: us.macmillan.com/books/97803743…

Happy about the reviews coming in for BETWEEN MY HANDS, my picture book collaboration with naveen selvanathan releasing 9/17 from @mackidsbooks. “A beautiful book that readers will relate to and think about,” says ALA_Booklist. us.macmillan.com/books/97803743…

East Bay friends! => Mitali Perkins launches BETWEEN MY HANDS at Michael at Rakestraw Books⁩, 4 p.m. Monday, 9/23, “a beautiful and uplifting picture book about the Indian custom of namaste, meaning ‘I bow to you,’ and how children can contribute to communities.” rakestrawbooks.com/event/mitali-b…

Mitali Perkins: Launch Party for BETWEEN MY HANDS! mitaliperkins.com/2024/08/launch…

Yippee! A ⭐️ from SchoolLibraryJournal for BETWEEN MY HANDS! slj.com/review/between…

Read SLJ's starred review of Mitali Perkins's BETWEEN MY HANDS here: slj.com/review/between…

If you’re planning on getting or gifting my next picture book, BETWEEN MY HANDS, releasing in a couple of weeks from MacKids Books, here’s a nice pre-order deal from Barnes & Noble. barnesandnoble.com/w/between-my-h…