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the truth, and nothing but!
the truth, and nothing but!
Welcome to my world of amazing but true!
Most of what I write is nonfiction for third and fourth grade readers about animals, civil rights, history and more. I love learning new things, and I hope you will too! I am available for visit schools, so please check out my school visits page.
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Most of what I write is nonfiction for third and fourth grade readers about animals, civil rights, history and more. I love learning new things, and I hope you will too! I am available for visit schools, so please check out my school visits page.
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The latest NEWS...
It's official--Stompin' at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became King of Drums will be illustrated by the amazing, award-winning artist Laura Freeman!   I am so pleased to share my latest books--both from Scholastic Children's Press. The tree frog book, edited by the brilliant Stephanie Fitzgerald, has information about TRUE tree frogs--amazing little creatures that spend their lives in the leaves. And big news--it received a STARRED REVIEW from Booklist!
And the book about the U.S. Constitution was one I really had to write, having spent many years as a federal legislative lawyer. I would love to hear how you like them. |
Other news!
I am back from the Florida SCBWI annual conference in Miami--it was so inspiring. I was honored to present a workshop about writing-for-hire. And I was thrilled to be part of the announcement of the Rising Kite Writing Contest winners--congratulations to all! And I spent time during Literacy Week helping Timberlin Elementary School celebrate! I am also delighted to report that I have returned safely from visiting my daughter AND mountain gorillas in Uganda--amazing creatures! |
Check back soon--there are more titles coming. One is a book I co-authored with artist John Platt called HOW TO DRAW A LION (expected publication in Fall, 2020 by Sleeping Bear Press). It will be illustrated with the artwork of children that John has taught in several different African children's villages and the authors' portion of the proceeds will be donated to John's charity.
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And keep an eye out for Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals and Shells, coming from
National Geographic in 2021!
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And keep an eye out for Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals and Shells, coming from
National Geographic in 2021!
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I am honored that THE INVASION OF NORMANDY from North Star Editions and GREAT WHITE SHARKS from Scholastic Children's Press are both Junior Library Guild selections! And THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT THROUGH THE EYES OF LYNDON B. JOHNSON got a STARRED review from Booklist.
I am represented by Jennifer Unter of The Unter Agency
