New York rain garden
magenta magnolia
petals unfurling

Author, Photographer, Educator
New York rain garden
magenta magnolia
petals unfurling

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. View more posts
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Magnolias are gorgeous and your photo of it and the accompanying haiku lovely. I took some photos yesterday of a magnolia tree. The flowers were just opening.
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Thank you, Lynette! I’m visiting Brooklyn and they have these New York rain gardens that are on the parkway (between the sidewalk and the street) which are a public project. I didn’t read the whole sign but it’s really a beautiful thing!
Thank you for your kind words. 💜
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