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In which I pass along middle grade reading recommendations, showcase favorite kid lit creators, publish essays on writing and art, and give glimpses into my own past, present and future projects.
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Stepping into the past... (opens the original)
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I’m excited to share with you two new books that I’ve recently read. One was published August of last year, the other is set to be released this year on November 23rd. The soon-to-be-released book is by my talented friend, Emma Klopp, an international award-winning author. It is titled, A Bay Horse Named Sage. Last week she unveiled this charming cover: <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d1JY!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3
I fell for a scam; beware! (opens the original)
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The weeks following the ALA conference in Chicago have been a whirlwind of activity: fighting a head cold while returning to work, catching up on reading, creating new art, exhibiting at State College’s 2026 Bookfest, and more. Along the way, I fell prey to an insidious scam. But before I get into the awfulness of that, I want to talk about some good things first!To begin with, one lucky new subscriber was chosen at random and contacted last week about receiving a free print of “The Reading Tree
Reflections from a first time attendee... (opens the original)
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On May 11th, I received an invitation to be a part of Artist Alley at the American Library Association’s 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition. The setup cost would simply involve donating an original piece of artwork to the ALA’s charity auction. How could I say, “no”? I loved the opportunity to be a part of something meaningful while also introducing my illustrated novel, The Mystery of A Nubbins, to librarians from across the country. A total win/win!<div class
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