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I am a children's writer & illustrator, an educator, and the Regional Advisor of SCBWI Northern New England (ME, VT, NH). I report on kidlitosphere news and events, review newly launched YA, MG, craft, and picture books, and post about the writer's life (women, work, & family). Please subscribe, follow me on Twitter or Facebook and spread the word!Twitter Updates
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Monthly Archives: February 2009
HI ART! Who’s Art?
It is a sun, sun, sunny day and pretty warm here in Southern Maryland. This in combination with a day away from my house, in class and creating art boosted my spirits. I’m excited to post a new image here. … Continue reading
Sick Monday
Except it is Tuesday, and I’m not sick, it’s my kiddo. Which means that all my plans, including going to my class, are scrapped for the second day in a row. I’m only grumping a bit, because when I get … Continue reading
Congratulations to Melissa Sweet!
Melissa Sweet, fellow Maine illustrator and amazing collage artist, recently received the Caldecott Honor for Jen Bryant’s,A River Of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams. The Caldecott Award "is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a … Continue reading
A Poem
My college friend Lori Sabian tagged me in Facebook with the charge to post a favorite poem. There are so many to choose from but here is one from William Carlos Williams. This is just to say I have … Continue reading
Still alive
Yes folks, Anna is still alive and well. Better than well actually. Conference registration is charging full steam ahead. After one week we have over 250 people. Last year (with 575 people) it was pretty obvious that we had outgrown the … Continue reading


