When I first came across Jadav Payeng's story, I immediately connected to it. Jadav's love of trees and his belief in the need for...

I had a wonderful time celebrating all things kid-lit with the Florida Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators last weekend....

I had a wonderful time celebrating all things kid-lit with the Florida Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators last weekend....

I wrote a blog for the “Smart Dummies” Kid Lit series on The Importance of Style. Check out my post (and more about my past) by...

I wrote a blog for the “Smart Dummies” Kid Lit series on The Importance of Style. Check out my post (and more about my past) by clicking...

I have just learned that I placed First in the Nonfiction Category of the Kid Lit College Picture Book Contest! I am excited to add that...

This month you can find me on the Rate Your Story blog, where I discuss different ways writers can take advantage of Twitter through a...

This month you can find me on the Rate Your Story blog, where I discuss different ways writers can take advantage of Twitter through a...

I'm thrilled to announce that I was just awarded a Florida SCBWI Rising Kite Award in the Nonfiction category. My winning manuscript is a...

I'm thrilled to announce that I was just awarded a Florida SCBWI Rising Kite Award in the Nonfiction category. My winning manuscript is a...