Events
In conversation with catherine newman (“Sandwich"): bookshop west portal, san francisco
July 25, 2024 • 7 – 8 p.m. (PST)
In conversation with the one, the only Catherine Newman.
Q&A With MINNA DUBIN of “mom rage”: green apple on the park, san francisco
October 11, 2023 • 7 – 8 p.m. (PST)
In conversation with badass Minna Dubin, author of ‘Mom Rage.’
LAURA BUSH LIBRARY, AUSTIN, TEXAS
April 28, 2022 • 4 – 5 p.m. (PST)
In conversation with librarian Maureen Turner.
book signing @ barnes & noble corte madera, california
August 21, 2021 • 2 – 4 p.m. (PST)
In-person visit at a truly lovely San Francisco North Bay bookstore.
Book Launch WITH JENNY TRUE (ROMPER) + CATHERINE NEWMAN (“WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS”)
May 4, 2021 • 7 – 8 p.m. (PST)
Jenny True in conversation with Catherine Newman, author of seven books SEVEN BOOKS including We All Want Impossible Things and former longtime etiquette columnist for Real Simple. At a Great Good Place for Books in Oakland, California.
the writing salon: JENNY TRUE READS FROM “YOU LOOK TIRED”
April 17, 2021 • 4 – 5 p.m. (PST)
In conversation with Ben Jackson, executive director of the Writing Salon. Benefit for the Writing Salon's Access Program.
common sense media: JENNY TRUE READS FROM “YOU LOOK TIRED”
April 22, 2021 • 12 – 1 p.m. (PST)
Hosted by colleague Diane Jones Lowrey, with special appearances by colleagues and book contributors Chrissy Elgersma and Jasmine Hood Miller.
Press
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Datebook Q&A: “Jenny True offers humor and hope in ‘An Excruciatingly Honest Guide to New Parenthood’”
THE MANUSCRIPT ACADEMY Podcast
An interview with Jenny True about writing, publishing, and the responsibility of White writers and platform builders to work against racist structures from the inside.
Evil witches
New York Times writer Claire Zulkey interviews Jenny True for her mega-popular newsletter.
mother’s day
Founder and editor Radhika M. Mellin interviews Jenny True.
coffee chat
Author Melissa Face interviews Jenny True.
Brainfood from the Heartland
Jenny True has a blast talking to Louie B. Free (twice!) on WFMJ-AM/FM in Cleveland, Ohio.
birth ease podcast
Birth guardian Michelle Smith talks with Jenny True about the realities of pregnancy and childbirth.
BIG BLEND RADIO
Lisa and Nancy interview Jenny True about enjoying “You Look Tired” as a mother-daughter pair on their journeys through the nation’s state parks.
boss jock radio
Dad of two Bill Alexander talks to Jenny True about making the wrong joke when his wife was getting a C-section.
ROMPER
An excerpt from You Look Tired: “Postpartum Fashion: An Oxymoron if Ever There Was One”
ROMPER
Jenny True was a 2019 finalist for the Romper People’s Choice Iris Award at Mom 2.0.
literary mama
Favorite Motherhood Books of 2021
Publishers Weekly
Mom’s the Word: New Parenting Books 2021
Working Mother
The 21 Best Books of 2021 for Working Moms
the krush 95.9
Listen to this short radio spot with Jenny True and author Joy Lanzendorfer on her weekly radio show What’s the Story? from the Sonoma County Library.
SFGate
Bay City Books: New Books From Bay Area Authors For May 2021
DADSPLAINING Podcast
New dads Jesse and Brandon interview Jenny True about pregnancy sex and the unequal division of household labor in hetero relationships.
ROMPER
Jenny True in “The Books Our Favorite Writers Want for Mother’s Day.”
THE LONGEST SHORTEST TIME
The Longest Shortest Time podcast likes Jenny True!
SCARY MOMMY
ELLE
Why Is Modern Motherhood Only Ever Depicted As Magical Or Miserable?
writers@work: from blog post to book contract
This lovely writer and writing coach did a great Q&A with Jenny True.
Publications
THE GUARDIAN
July 20, 2024