I am the author of more than forty books for young readers, including middle grade novels (
White Bird: A Novel, with R.J. Palacio), picture books (
How Carrot Met Cookie,
The Three Little Guinea Pigs), chapter books (
Craftily Ever After series,
Arnold and Louise series), and early readers (
Truth or Lie nonfiction series,
Whale, Quail, Snail series). I also co-write the
Billy the Kid series with Dolly Parton. I'll be signing books from 2-5 pm on Thursday 11/7- stop by and say hi!
My books have received awards and landed on
the NYT Bestsellers list, as well as multiple State Book Award and “Best Books” lists, and the
Pride and Less Prejudice book list. I am on the faculty at
VCFA’s MFA Program. And I’m currently scheduling
author visits for the 2024-2025 school year. My author visits are educational, engaging, and empowering because I have a theater background, a law degree, and an ice cream truck driver's license.