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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: June 2010
The Prouty
If you’ve read my blog recently you know that this spring I jumped into the sport of the triathlon, wetsuit and all. While really good triathletes are really good at all three sports: swimming, biking, and running, many triathletes have … Continue reading
Book Review Wednesday: Don’t Call Me Sidney
Normal 0 0 1 1152 6571 54 13 8069 11.1287 0 0 0 Today on Book Review Wednesday, we welcome Jane Sutton and her main character Sidney. Jane’s picture book, Don’t Call Me Sidney just launched last week and … Continue reading
Five on Friday
1. Today begins writer’s camp weekend. I get to read some work. I’m choosing the piece I feel most uncomfortable about and hoping for some direction or spark. 2. I finished a week of LL Bean orientation and feel confident … Continue reading
Five on Friday
1. Deadlines approacheth. I’m working on a difficult revision of a picture book with civil rights information. Questions such as how to be developmentally appropriate, not be preachy, and show not tell are swirling around my computer today. It doesn’t … Continue reading


