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Celebrating Some Singular Titles
I’m delighted to find We, the Curious Ones in such luminous company!


STEM Subjects Can Set Things Shaking
Ready-to-Read titles help beginners readers explore the world around them:

Looking at Stories with New Eyes
My newest picture book—We, the Curious Ones—continues to resonate with readers

Spreading Some Sunshine Across the Country
I’m delighted to find my novel Sunshine on these state award lists


Plan Ahead for a Read-Aloud Christmas
Teaser: Be sure to take some time out of your holiday busyness to share the Christmas story


Help Kids Learn an Attitude of Gratitude
Here are some simple suggestions for helping young readers focus on gratitude and thankfulness

Take Beginning Readers on a “Wonder”ful Tour
Beginning readers can travel from one corner of the US to another with my Wonders of America Ready-to-Read titles

It’s a Book Birthday Week!
The publication of a new book is always a big thrill for me, and I invite you to share in my celebration of the release of We, the Curious Ones

Combining Fact and Fiction Is Powerful
My novel Runt provides great opportunities for students to combine fact and fiction

Caturday at the Library
Some “purrfect” titles for National Cat Day or for any given “Caturday.”

Spook-tacular Reading Choices
Plan ahead for a different kind of Halloween treat by stocking up on some frightfully fun reading options!

Autumn Makes for an Ideal Weather Classroom
These beginning reader titles are perfect for students who are wondering about fall’s changeable weather!

The Countdown Has Begun!
My new picture book—featuring glorious illustrations by the team Hari & Deepti—publishes in just over a month!

Beginning Readers Are Seeing Stars
The Ready-to-Read “Our Universe” series is stuffed full of STEM topics for beginning readers

“Dog-Eared” Books Are Getting Results!
Combining canines, kids, and books is a doggone good idea!

Adoption Stories to Share
For families or classrooms who are talking about adoption, here’s a great list of suggested titles:

Back-to-School Resources for Young Readers and Writers
My website has a wide range of free resources for educators, including Teacher’s Guides, STEM resources, and writing tips