I had an amazing time in Anaheim, California, at the NCTE National Convention. I had the pleasure of being on two super-star-packed panels: "Book Banning and Erasure of the Whole Child" and "Underrepresented Authors on Diversity in STEM/STEAM Fiction and Nonfiction." It was a real treat to see old … [Read more...]
New York State Reading Association Conference and a Charlotte Award nomination!
I was so excited to attend the NY State Reading Association Conference, where I presented, signed books, and mingled with other authors and book-lovers. I'm thrilled that my picture book SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS is a 2023 New York State Charlotte Award nominee! … [Read more...]
VCFA WCYA Alumnx Mini-Residency!
I had a fantastic time at the Vermont College of the Fine Arts' WCYA Alumnx Mini-Residency. I was honored to be the Guest Author at this four-day conference, and it was fun spending time with agents, editors, VCFA faculty, and alumni. We gave and listened to lectures, chatted about craft and the … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Cape Cod Conference!
I had such a fantastic time as a faculty member at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency's Big Sur on Cape Cod conference! I got to spend time with friends and run two fabulous critique groups full of talented writers as well as enjoy the glorious Falmouth beach and sun! … [Read more...]
A Glorious Time at SCBWI Florida!
I was honored to be a faculty member at the SCBWI Florida Conference 2022! The theme was "Reunited, and It Feels So Good!" It certainly felt fantastic to hang out with writers, illustrators, and fellow faculty members, including: Teaching a Novel Intensive with agent Saritza Hernandez and … [Read more...]
TLA 2022!
What an incredible time I had at my first in person Texas Library Association conference! The weather was beautiful in Fort Worth, and I had such a great time meeting wonderful librarians from all over Texas! I got to sign copies of RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE (at my first in person conference!), I'LL GO … [Read more...]