Here are some of the books I've written.

I have written over 40 books for children. Here are some recent releases:

i couldn't be more pleased to announce release of this title in the BrightPoint Press series about America's Ethnic Diversity.

Did you know that some dinosaurs had feathers? And that T- Rex didn't roar--it honked? Dig in!

Be watching for my discussion about this book on PBJamz in 2026.

This was a dream come true--
TAPPING FEET: How Two Cultures Came Together to Make an American Dance, Illustrated by Colin Bootman, published by Reycraft Books, honored with the bronze medal for Older Children's Literature by the Florida Book Awards.

If you missed the book launch, check out the photos below and watch a clip of the final dance at: youtu.be/l4ajczaLpFE

April, 2023--CAN'T GET ENOUGH DOG STUFF!
I am so excited about this book--co-written with Stephanie Gibeault for National Geographic Kids. Please check out the podcast that the TAMPA BAY SPCA posted about this book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qB7Q1n54b4

OH MY!
Lions & Cheetahs & Rhinos, OH MY! was on the 2023 New York State Reading Association's list. I hope many young fans read it and enjoyed the artwork by African children. I am so honored that it was included!

I am so pleased to announce that Stompin' at the Savoy won the 2021 Florida Book Award Silver Medal for Young Children's Literature. www.floridabookawards.org
And I was honored to learn that it was also a nominee for a South Carolina book award. My thanks to the librarians of the SCASL!

Here are some additional nonfiction books from National Geographic: