This cyber speck is about me and my books. I write middle grade, teen, and young adult novels about friends and enemies and school and families and life in general. Some of my books are. I also write non-fiction for grown-ups. I like to think that my books are terribly smart and serious and wonderfully funny and could be used for many household projects, such as serving as a small lunch tray, or propping open a window. Site designed by Little Willow.

Friday, May 01, 2015. Thanks to the wonderful people at BookPeople. Hope to see you there! A litt.

It has arrived at my house . Vampirina Ballerina Hosts a Sleepover. Giveaway ends July 23, 2013. The Next Big Thing Blog Hop. The Next Big Thing Blog Hop celebrates what writers are working on or what they have coming up next.

Available wherever books are sold. Find it at your local indie on IndieBound. Check out these LOVE, MAMA events. Request LOVE, MAMA from your local public library. Try a LOVE, MAMA craft. But when Kipling receives a special delivery from Mama, he knows that no matter where she is, he is always loved.

Are dreams and goals the same thing? What will your lists look like for 2014? December 18, 2013. My lists of dreams and goals used to be distinctly different. I have always been a HUGE list maker. Nerd much? Yeah, I know.

Journey of a childrens book writer. I just won a scholarship to the Craft and Business of Writing Childrens Picture Books. Class through the Childrens Book Academy. Ive been happy dancing since I heard the great news! The class is taught by Random House editor Kelly Delaney and Mira Reisberg, and includes 25 guest experts, worksheets and templates, and critiquing webinars.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Here are some interviews that will give you a sense of how I work for those of you interested or assigned to find out. The New Yorker has an in-depth look at my career, ph ilos ophy, and more. Where we musicals and I read from a few books. A podcast, The YARN, speaks at leng th and in depth about the hows and w hys of my work.