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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.
COVID-19 RESPONSE:
I have been trying to think of a way to help teachers and students during this time of remote learning--here's what I can offer: Email me and we can set up a free Zoom or Google chat (15 - 20 minutes) with a small group to talk about writing, researching, editing and anything writing-related.
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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.
COVID-19 RESPONSE:
I have been trying to think of a way to help teachers and students during this time of remote learning--here's what I can offer: Email me and we can set up a free Zoom or Google chat (15 - 20 minutes) with a small group to talk about writing, researching, editing and anything writing-related.
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And the cover is...
Coming on August 15 from Sleeping Bear Press at: https://sleepingbearpress.com/
Pre-order from Amazon or Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg, FL
at: link to your book
It's illustrated with the artwork of children that my co-author, John Platt, has taught in several different African children's villages. All the authors' proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to How to Draw a Lion (www.drawalion.org)
And here's what School Library Journal said:
"Combined with the smooth, short, and conversational facts detailing the animals’ physical characteristics, behavior, or diet, the interest factor is heightened by the text’s humorous transitions. VERDICT A successful combination of factual prose and appealing artwork. The authors’ art program could serve as inspiration for similar offerings in schools and public libraries." https://www.slj.com/?reviewDetail=lions--cheetahs--rhinos-oh-my-animal-artwork-by-children-in-subsaharan-africa
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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. TREE FROGS, edited by the brilliant Stephanie Fitzgerald, received a STARRED REVIEW from Booklist!
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Other news!
I am very happy to report that I am now serving as the Co-Regional Adviser to the Florida Region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) along with Rob Sanders. This organization is the reason I am published and I am happy to be able to give back. If you're a Florida writer, check us out at florida.scbwi.org. 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
