Dear Friends, I’m absolutely thrilled to introduce you to my latest picture book! Bob was the biggest, strongest, and smartest bear in the whole wide world. Everyone knew it. Everyone knew it because Bob told them over and over and over again. BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST (illustrated by Amy Jindra Hodgson) is an endearing,… Read more »
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A Big, Beautiful, Booklist STARRED Review for BOB!
What an extra-happy way to start the new year! BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST received a big, beautiful Booklist STARRED review. I couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what they had to say! “Bob the bear is the biggest, strongest, and smartest—according to himself. He never misses a moment to sing his own praises… Read more »
A Terrific Kirkus Review for BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST AND SMARTEST!
Look what arrived last weekend! My very first author’s copy for BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST. And you know what else arrived? The very first review. It’s always a wee bit nerve-wracking waiting for book reviews to roll in. But when the first one does, and it’s from Kirkus Reviews, and it’s terrific,… Read more »
Cover Reveal for BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST!
Friends, while it’s still 9 months away from hitting bookstore and library shelves, I couldn’t wait to share with you Amy Jindra Hodgson’s adorable cover for our book BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST. It’s about a braggy bear who, with a little less talking and a lot more listening, discovers how it feels… Read more »
It’s Graduation Season!
Let the Graduation Season Begin! It’s that graduation time of year! And for all your graduates, young and old, I have the perfect gifts. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A BOOK ABOUT YOU? and A BOOK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE WORLD TOO can be found wherever books are sold. (Or simply click on the… Read more »
“Meet the Author” Recordings on TeachingBooks
Dear Readers, Those of you familiar with TeachingBooks know of the wealth of resources gathered in this treasure trove of literature and learning. There, members can find read-along audiobook performances, hear authors pronounce their names and explore book trailers, curriculum guides, support assignments and so much more. I’ve been thrilled to have all my books… Read more »
Announcing A New Book Deal!
Friends – I’m absolutely thrilled to announce this new book deal and I’m beyond excited to be working with the brilliant and thoughtful Lauri Hornik at Penguin Rocky Pond AND the amazing and wonderfully talented Lynnore Bontigao. Check out Lynnor’s website at https://www.lynnorbontigao.com/ and get ready to melt while you browse her adorable art. Thank… Read more »
A BOOK ABOUT YOU and the State Fair too!
My summer fun continued at the Illinois State Fair where hundreds of free books were put in the hands of young readers and those who read to them. I was excited and honored that A BOOK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE WORLD TOO was one of those books selected as a 2024 Illinois Reads title. Huge… Read more »
LITapalooza 2024! A Literary Love Fest Indeed!
LITapalooza 2024 was not just a literary love fest … but an educator, librarian, creator, young reader, young artist, organizer and volunteer love fest as well. I loved participating on panels chatting about SEL, poetry, picture books, writing buddies and more. Plus, I was thrilled to lead the Raise Your Antenna! Rev Your Imagination! Get… Read more »
Wrapping Up the 2023-24 School Visit Year!
Wrapping up my school visit season is always bittersweet. There’s nothing better than the warm welcome of hundreds of sunny, young readers on a rainy day. Or posing with proud young writers and artists for a spread in their local paper (https://triblive.com/local/childrens-book-author-sparks-bethel-park-students-creativity/). Or touring the tremendous talent on display in school hallways, libraries or classrooms…. Read more »
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