Winner Announcement 6/29/23

Congratulations Jill Dana, you are the winner of the giveaway from Katey Howes! A signed by the author copy of A POEM GROWS INSIDE YOU, illustrated by Heather Brockton Lee and some handmade seeded paper that you can plant to see what grows. Please email me so that I can connect you with Katey and give her your mailing address.

If you missed Tuesday’s interview with debut picture book author and playwright, Pamela Morgan, you’re going to want to find out more about her book SIMPLY SKYE, illustrated by Heather Bell.

This Saturday I’ll be sharing some fun activities at FanExpo/Pop Culture Denver based on the experiments Aliana does in ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON, so if you’re there stop by between noon and three!

Coming to the blog in July, I’ve got two amazing authors stopping by to celebrate their books: Amanda Davis author of MOONLIGHT MEMORIES, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan and Jilanne Hoffman author of RIVER OF DUST: THE LIFE-GIVING LINK BETWEEN NORTH AFRICA AND THE AMAZON, illustrated by Eugenia Mello.

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I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.

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