One of the most interesting things about picture books is the story behind the books — where the seeds of ideas came from and how they grew. As promised, I am posting about how my new book, Same, Same but Different came to be. I hope it gives you some good book-energy and that hearing [...]

“I have this idea for a children’s book, but how do I get it published?” I have heard this so many times over the past few years — from dear friends and family, family members of childhood friends, girlfriends of ex-boyfriends :), blog friends, students, and strangers. I am no expert on this. My own [...]

My Travelin’ Eye was recently reviewed by Donna Firgurski and her energetic and thoughtful posse, the Kiddle CRITers. Donna has a unique way of reviewing a book with the Kiddle CRITers — a manuscript of the students’ in-depth, uninterrupted conversation about the story. It seems they always get to the heart of the book. When [...]

a sweet, still moment from a recent visit to the Lama Foundation nearby. these mountains ground me in a way i’ve never felt prior. i am so grateful for living in such a beautiful place with endless inspiration. So, remember that cigar box I’ve been stuffing with story fragments scribbled on note cards? I laid [...]