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 »
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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 Stunning School Library Journal Review of BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST!
School Library Journal calls BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST “A beautiful book about true friendship.” See the full review right here. But here’s a little more to whet your appetite. “With its punchy illustrations and clever callouts to show inner thoughts and conversations, this book puts forth the notion that respect isn’t given… Read more »
A Fun Trio For Your Back-To-School Bookshelf!
Are you looking for fresh reads for your back-to-school bookshelf? Try this trio! This series empowers kids to dream big and be the authors of their own life stories, while growing their social and emotional relationships too. Yes, there’s a lot packed into these sweet, little reads. And check out the FREE curriculum and activity… 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 »
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 Fun Trio For Your Back-To-School Bookshelf!
Are you looking for fresh reads for your back-to-school bookshelf? Try this trio! This series empowers kids to dream big and be the authors of their own life stories, while growing their social and emotional relationships too. Yes, there’s a lot packed into these sweet, little reads. And check out the FREE curriculum and activity… 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 »
Announcing a New Book Deal!
At the risk of sounding a bit like Bob, I’m so excited to start off a brand new year with a brand new book deal. And I’m thrilled to be bringing this braggy but loveable bear to life along with awesome editor Lauri Hornik at Rocky Pond Books (an imprint of Penguin Random House) and… 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 »
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