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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)
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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. And big news--it 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 Assistant Regional Adviser to the Florida Region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). This organization is the reason I am published and I am happy to be able to give back. And I was so fortunate to have spent time visiting Timberlin Elementary to help celebrate Literacy Week. I hope I can visit more schools when they can safely reopen! |
And keep an eye out for Little Kids First Big Book of Rocks, Minerals and Shells, coming from
National Geographic in 2021!
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
