The Boy Who Cried Wolf! contains the reimagining’s of thirteen of Aesop’s beloved tales, complete with fresh language and vivid illustrations. How did you choose which stories you would feature in this unique collection?

The full collection is over 200 fables. Almost all of the available collections have all of the stories in them so the available books are pretty dense. I hand picked 13 that I felt were relatable and the general public had a sense of “familiarity” with; for example, many people loosely use the expression “the boy who cried wolf” and “slow and steady” wins the race but may not know exactly what the original reference is.

What did you enjoy most about the collaborative writing process?

I had a fantastic time working with my teenage sons. We collaborated, laughed at each other, argued, voted on many gridlock items like particular vocabulary words. I wanted to create a core memory before they leave for college and I would not have this opportunity again.

The artwork in this book is wonderful. What was it like to work with illustrators Kam Wing Lo and Lai Sun Ip?

The artwork is truly special in this book, and I’m really proud of it. Each picture took weeks, with us directly telling them exactly what we wanted and going back-and-forth with details including colors and background and placement and even the expression on the animals faces. Kam and Lai are truly talented.

Can we look forward to more work from you soon?

I would love to do a part two of this book and pick out maybe 13 more fables!

What are you currently working on?

I’m still exploring the new world of promoting and celebrating this book.
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