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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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World Read Aloud Day
One Lovely Blog

Thanks to Julie True Kingsley for my "One Lovely Blog" award!
A Room of Her Own
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Monthly Archives: May 2010
You’ve Got to Love This!
Huge thanks to my friend and wonderful librarian, Heather for posting this on FB!
Faithful by Janet Fox
Take a look at this book trailer from fellow VCFA student and SCBWI RA, Janet Fox! (Who says that no one will publish historical fiction?) Way to go, Janet! Find Faithful, at your local indie! (Isn’t that an awesome cover?)Shop Indie Bookstores
What’s with that race and religion stuff in the NESCBWI eval?
First, I want to thank Anindita Sempere ( ) and Greg Fishbone for an amazing conference. The expertise of faculty was fabulous, the keynoters engaging and informative and the company… well I absolutely thrive and am inspired by all the wonderful … Continue reading
Summing Up
It’s been quite a long time since my last post. Much has been going on and since it is too long to explain I’ll just sum up. (Did you get the Princess Bride allusion there?) Jobs: I’ve applied to a … Continue reading
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