It’s been a long time since I’ve sent out a newsletter, so this is way overdue. Sorry! I’ve been working on a few different projects: several picture books and a middle-grade nonfiction proposal. I expect I’ll be dusting off my novel manuscript this year, too. I’m looking forward to a bunch of upcoming speaking opportunities and a new book coming in
All four books in the Meet Your World series are now available in board book format! This format allows even the youngest readers to enjoy them (and grab, chew on, drop, etc.), and now they can own them all. These editions are only one spread shorter than the hardcovers and still include backmatter, though it is slightly simplified and condensed.
I’m thrilled to share my latest book deal, a humorous STEM picture book inspired by my very own cat (and his “experiments”). This one teaches young readers about Newton’s Laws of Motion through the eyes of a curious, science-loving feline and his less-than-enthusiastic family. I feel so lucky to get to collaborate on it with Justin Krasner and Karen Obuhanych
My latest picture book, Let the Light In, is now available wherever books are sold. This book was initially inspired by watching a dear friend navigate a terrible loss, and I drafted and revised it while working through some sad transitions of my own. That may sound a bit dreary, but this book is all about taking care of yourself
The fourth book in the Meet Your World series, You Are a Garter Snake!, is now available wherever books are sold. Find out more and order your copies here! From the publisher: The fourth in the adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn—through gentle interactivity and play—about the animals who share their world Stretch, slip,
I’m so excited to share that YOU ARE A RACCOON! has won the Maryland Blue Crab Young Readers Award for Beginning Nonfiction! Each year, a committee for the Maryland Library Association (MLA) selects one winning book and up to three honor books to receive an award in each of the following categories: Beginning Reader Fiction, Beginning Reader Nonfiction, Transitional Fiction,
YOU ARE A HONEY BEE! and YOU ARE A RACCOON! are now available as board books. Even while I was first researching and writing these, I pictured them as board books. So I’m thrilled they’re finally available in that format for the youngest readers and nature lovers to enjoy (and grab at, and chew on, and…). They’re only one spread shorter
The third book in the Meet Your World series, You Are a Robin!, is now available wherever books are sold. Find out more and order your copies here! From the publisher: The third in the adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn–through gentle interactivity and play–about the animals who share their world. Flit, flap, flutter! You
I love participating in children’s author Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas for Writers as part of my year-end reflection and new year goal-setting process. Day 3 of the series is an opportunity to reflect on our successes during the past year. Here is my professional success list for 2023: I signed a contract for a new picture book and
Get your free activity kit! There is now an activity kit/curriculum guide for the first two books in the Meet Your World series, YOU ARE A HONEY BEE! and YOU ARE A RACCOON!, and it is adorable! The guide features creative art projects, games, and writing and science-related activities to extend both the fun and educational value of the books.