Janjay

Janjay: The Colloquial Language

Janjay: The Colloquial Language

In writing Janjay, it was really important for me to include the characters' authentic dialect as a part of the dialogue. The challenge was how to do it in a way that would be understood by all readers but especially children.

Janjay: Water & Girls

Janjay: Water & Girls

During my first year at University of Pennsylvania the school theme for 2010 was the "Year of the Water" which meant that the university would center activities, education, and funding around global water issues.