Q: Why were you compelled to write a rock ‘n’ roll story? (I am always on the lookout for the “moon-gray cat.”) David Mitchell, making the bold choice to have a blank wall as a background instead of his bookshelves. In the “Mitchellverse,” a common thread runs through his books, connecting them, so new books are a chance to catch glimpses of familiar characters, fill in puzzle pieces, or add to the mythology/theology of the fantasy element in his work.

David Mitchell’s books are some of my all-time favorites, and I inhaled his new one, Utopia Avenue, as soon as it came out.

One can only wish that 'world pizza' could solve our planet's problems.This afternoon I listened to a conversation between author David Mitchell and interviewer Heather McCormack of Bibliotheca. This playful, hopeful paean to pizza should please little ones, and with a nice wind-down message at the end, it would be a good pick for bedtime, too.' - Booklist, 'The gentle text a very positive outlook. the gentle, optimistic message is carried well. Shi's soft, winsome illustrations show a diverse array of people enjoying pizza the world over. Soon, pizzas of all types fall from the sky all over the world, and in a clever twist, Mama gets her wish after all. One can only wish that 'world pizza' could solve our planet's problems.' - Kirkus Reviews 'When a family watches a wishing star fly by one night, Mama intends to wish for world peace, but when she's interrupted by a sneeze, she accidentally wishes for world pizza instead.

'The gentle text a very positive outlook.

World Pizza by Cece Meng