I have exciting news! My Old MacDonald Had A Farm picture book is now available at The Willey's Store in Greensboro Vermont. Pinch me, because it's so unreal to see my book in a retail space! {special thanks to Bethany Warner...
On Tuesday, I announced that I published my first picture book and the response and support for my Old MacDonald Had A Farm paperback book has been so wonderful! Thank you to everyone for your kind words and for purchasing...
It is my absolute joy to announce that I have published my first children's picture book, Old MacDonald Had A Farm! During this past summer's art festivals I witnessed many young children connect with my animal portraits. Parents and children...
One of the perks of being a book designer is that you get to read some truly amazing stories. This new book from Hyperion Books is no exception! It's called Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone and it's now...
The force is going to be strong tomorrow Saturday October 6th. Why? Well, more than 1,200 bookstores and libraries across the US will participate in the first Star Wars Reads Day! This event will feature a variety of free activities,...
With the start of school means the start of school projects too. I know as a grade school child, I loved to build dioramas and paint posters to further explain my assignments. So to celebrate those crafty kids out there...
Books take years to publish, so I was extra happy to finally see one of my first freelance book design projects sitting on a shelf at my local Barnes & Noble! Hooray! This new young adult book is called A...
Candlewick Press, one of my favorite children's book publishers, is starting a FANTASTIC book campaign at the end of August. Picture book supporters everywhere will rejoice! Candlewick Press is starting the "WE BELIEVE IN PICTURE BOOKS!" project. It's a year...
I am totally in love with Little Free Libraries! Aren't they so adorable? I want one in my front yard too. Happily, this fantastic organization has been getting some due props this week from the Etsy blog team and from...
This has been a tough May for the world of children's publishing. We have lost two iconic authors and illustrators recently. First Maurice Sendak and now Jean Craighead George. Jean was known for being both a naturalist and an author....