It’s here! Today’s the day! My new picture book Go, Baby, Go!, illustrated by Olivia Amoah, is on shelves now. It’s a great read-aloud for ages 3-7, and also a great new-baby gift for parents who jog. This story of a jogging adventure has been gestating ever since my oldest kiddo was a baby—almost ten years! And… Read more »
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My next book: Go, Baby, Go!
Friends, I’m excited to share that I have a new picture book coming out this summer, joyously illustrated by the wonderful Olivia Amoah, and published by Peachtree ! Go, Baby, Go!–an epic, rhyming jogging-stroller adventure–is available for preorder anywhere books are sold, and even already has a glowing trade review from Kirkus. I wrote… Read more »
Story time this Saturday at Fort Collins Nursery!
Northern Colorado friends–please join me and six other local authors/illustrators at Fort Collins Nursery for a nature-themed story time this Saturday morning, July 15, from 10-12! We’ll all be reading our picture books (I’ll be reading Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy), and there will be lots of amazing crafts and door prizes for the kiddos. Books… Read more »
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year!
Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy (words by me, pictures by Archana Sreenivasan) has been named one of the best picture books of 2020 by Kirkus.
DESERT GIRL, MONSOON BOY publishes today!
Today is the day that Desert Girl, Monsoon Boy, illustrated magnificently by Archana Sreenivasan and written by me, releases into the world. It is intended for readers aged 4-8 (but, of course, readers older and younger than that are very welcome). It is the first picture book I’ve written, and the best-reviewed book yet of… Read more »
Event tomorrow in Bellevue, WA!
Hey, Seattle! Tomorrow (Thursday, 6/9) at 6 PM I’ll be at University Book Store in Bellevue, Washington, as part of the incredible Children’s and YA Author Extravaganza! I can’t wait to team up with these other fantastic authors of middle grade, YA, and picture books to talk about writing for young people (and sign books,… Read more »
Release day for THREE great books!
My second novel, The Stars of Summer, hits the shelves today. It’s crazy to think that, just a year ago, I was the author of zero published books, and now there are two out there in the world with my name on the spine! I’m incredibly lucky to get to do the work I love doing and… Read more »
The Night Before Hanukkah: Review & Giveaway!
Today I’m excited to be participating in the blog tour for my friend (and fellow Colorado author) Natasha Wing’s new picture book, The Night Before Hanukkah! It’s a terrific addition to her uber-popular Night Before series, which helps kids get ready for important milestones in their lives. As they go to sleep the night before Hanukkah begins, “visions… Read more »
Interview with Colorado author Stephanie Blake!
Welcome back to the Colorado is for Writers interview series! Every other Tuesday, I talk to different Colorado-based authors about their work and their connections to this beautiful state. Today, I’m happy to welcome middle-grade and picture book author Stephanie Blake to the blog! Stephanie is the author of the middle-grade historical novel The Marble Queen, which was a finalist… Read more »
Interview with Colorado Author Suzanne Nieman Brown!
Welcome back to the Colorado is for Writers interview series! Every other Tuesday, I talk to different Colorado-based authors about their work and their connections to this beautiful state. Today, I’m happy to welcome debut picture-book author Suzanne Nieman Brown to the blog! First things first: Colorado native or transplant? Transplant. My boyfriend and I road tripped… Read more »