"It's about you, but it's not JUST about you." "You never know who needs to ready your story." "Vulnerability connects." "Who you are and what you've experienced holds inherent value." Ruth Chan @ohtruth at her @scbwi workshop So You Want to Write a Memoir #scbwisummer25
We are delighted to announce that 'Uprooted' by
@ohtruth has been nominated for @sakuramedal
Graphic Novels 2026! Students at international schools across Japan will vote for their favourite book from 12 titles by April 2026! @macmillanusa
We are delighted to announce that 'How Old is Mr. Tortoise?' by @devpetty and @ohtruth has been nominated for @sakuramedal Graphic Novels 2026! Students at international schools across Japan will vote for their favourite book from 12 titles by April 2026! @ABRAMSbooks
Thank you to our 2025 Writer-in-Residence @ohtruth, who explored the art of graphic novels and storytelling with fourth-graders at #BankStreet School for Children! This year's residency was truly special. Learn more about our program: https://t.co/6g8x1o3k66 @BankStreetLib
Thank you Ruth for being our 2025 Dorothy Carter Writer-in-Residence. We will treasure this wonderful image you left us on our library walls. This is Drawnold, the residency mascot. @bankstreetedu@sfc_bankstreet@MacKidsBooks@ohtruth
Every teacher knows a kid like this exuberant hippo who has to be first in line. Love how he takes the caboose news in stride and develops a new zest for being last in line. Cute pics ❤️variety of animals and their wardrobes! @100scopenotes@ohtruth@DISD_Libraries#bookaday
@devpetty @AmeDyckman For Women's History Month we are reading books from funny women authors. Thanks for writing books that make students laugh out loud. 🤪
We loved this GN in Y4-6 which follows @ohtruth's move from Toronto 'back' to Hong Kong. Dealing with topics of international moves, third culture kids, identity, family and well-being, this book really has something for everyone! @MacmillanUSA@EmilyFeinberg@BST_Tokyo@BST_PTA
This one's for teachers. CABOOSE (illustrated by the great @ohtruth) arrives on February 4th, but you can preorder a copy now: https://t.co/y1WpTCOiC2 @abramskids
⭐ Stargaze with Mackids ⭐
UPROOTED by @ohtruth is a joyful and tearful middle grade graphic memoir about one girl's experience being uprooted to a new home.
Check out the rest of our star studded 2024 releases at the link! https://t.co/dZGR3SzaXy