Over the years, I have gotten better at patiently accepting the long production process that is a picture book’s journey from acquisition to publication. One way I do this is to enjoy each little milestone...

Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth’s surface and are home to fascinating animals. Celebrate World Ocean Day, June 8, with my favorite one— the walrus! Enjoy a few cool Arctic Ocean moments with a...

Today is Marine Mammal Rescue Day!  Speaking of marine mammals, it seems a good time to share the cover of my upcoming picture book WALRUS SONG. Timothy Basil Ering (illustrator of Kate DiCamillo’s Tale of...

In late December, I completed work on a nonfiction project and found myself feeling a bit drained. Maybe from my creative efforts, maybe from the swirling stresses and emotions caused by a very difficult 2020....

Today is the official “book birthday” of Good Night, Little Engine! A year or so ago, Grosset & Dunlap contacted me about writing a rhyming bedtime story featuring the Little Engine. The book would be part of the publisher’s...

I am thrilled to reveal the wonderful cover created by illustrator Geraldine Rodriguez for KINDERGARTEN HAT, my upcoming picture book. KINDERGARTEN HAT will be published by Little Bee Books on May 26th! The “seed” for...