Mega 2016 Picture Book Giveaway!

I have teamed with some of my 2016 picture book debut pals to coordinate a MEGA GOODREADS GIVEAWAY! Seven of us are doing giving away our books for a total of eight books (because the amazing Diana Murray has two to give away), with winners chosen on December 14, so...

Snappsy is a Goodreads Choice nominee!

I am honored that Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) has been nominated for a Goodreads Choice award! Especially honored since the other picture book nominees are all incredible books. Head on over to Goodreads and cast your vote!

Kidlit Open Mic on Barnes & Noble’s blog

The Barnes & Noble blog has this fun newish feature called Kidlit Open Mic (maybe there’s an adult one too? I don’t know) where they ask authors to share personal stories. There isn’t any guidance on what the authors can talk about, just that it...

#ShareYourWords

I was asked by the amazing Ounce of Prevention Fund to join the #ShareYourWords campaign. The Ounce of Prevention focuses on early childhood education and “gives children in poverty the best chance for success in school and in life by advocating for and...

New book deal announcement: The Great Indoors

I am very pleased to announce another book deal! Everyone make sure you go run out and get Ruth’s book Where’s the Party? if you haven’t already. It’s SO GREAT. I’m really pleased with how this story came out, and I can’t wait to...

VIDEO: Snappsy is the perfect book for every occasion!

Have you been wondering if my book Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is the right book for you? Or for your horse-loving nephew? The neighbor kid who wants to be in the CIA? Your son who loves baseball? That 8-year-old you know who is planning on...