Dear Readers, Hooray! A new book is coming. And it’s for every Bun who loves a kid. And for every kid who loves a Bun … and a Digger! Thank you, thank you, editor Caroline Abbey, Random House Children’s Books, Erin Murphy, and illustrator, Andrea Armstrong. I couldn’t be more thrilled about this one. And I… Read more »
Stops and Sightings
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 Fabulous PW Review for BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST!
Hooray for more happy news! Publishers Weekly calls BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST “emotionally generous.” Don’t you just love that? And they absolutely nail it when they say, “The story’s tidily phrased moral (‘Friends get to know friends’) lands on a truth: genuine curiosity builds connection far more powerfully than self-promotion ever could.”… 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 »
“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 »
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 »
A BOOK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE WORLD TOO … and other news!
Dear Friends, I find it hard to believe that a year has already passed since I moved to Chicago. I’m loving life in the Windy City and planning to stay a while. I’m also finding that new sights, new sounds and new people all lead to new thoughts. Chicago is a great place to keep… Read more »
A GRAND DAY in The New York Times!
What a wonderful Sunday surprise! A GRAND DAY is in The New York Times!!! And the review calls it “a rollicking celebration of familial love, in all its intergenerational, interracial and differently abled forms.” So grateful for illustrator extraordinaire, Samantha Cotterill (Friends, her art will make you want to jump right into the pages!), agent… Read more »
It’s that Book Festival Time of Year!
Friends, after two years of virtual visiting, I’m excited to be back on the road with in-person events! I can’t wait until 10/8 and the Warwick Children’s Book Festival where I’ll be signing copies of SYLVIE and all my latest books. Check out this amazing line-up of authors, illustrators, music, and fun. All the details… Read more »
A GRAND DAY Case Cover Reveal!
Picture book creation is always full of surprises. And with A GRAND DAY, illustrator extraordinaire Samantha Cotterill and the rockstar team at Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books surprised me with this amazing case cover showcasing the scale and perspective of those beautiful 3-D scenes. I’m blown away! To find out more about A GRAND DAY… Read more »
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