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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
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Thanks to Julie True Kingsley for my "One Lovely Blog" award!
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Monthly Archives: January 2011
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Mon, 14:14: RT @parenting4peace: 24hrs and 80 tickets left for Race to Nowhere Falmouth http://rtnfalmouthhs.eventbrite.com/ Tue, 11:28: A new independent children’s bookstore in Lexington! Buy independent. http://t.co/iHBVeQn
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Tue, 09:21: Too many lectures and workshops spent sitting on my butt. Starving for some cardio here in the snowy Northern Republic of Vermont. #VCFA
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Thu, 16:27: Huge thank you to VCFA student body for your amazing support after a very difficult semester. I’m honored.
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Tue, 20:05: Thanks to Jamie Hogan who blogs about my first book illustration project and launch at jamiepeeps http://t.co/OrKmn0v Tue, 20:11: Got to hear Betsy Partridge speak today at VCFA. Passionate and inspiring nonfiction! http://t.co/Mz5MXfu
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Fri, 13:41: Wednesday night’s book signing (my first!) was well-attended and SO fun. Did you miss it? Come tonight! Casablanca Comics, Portland, 5pm Sat, 08:57: Last day for SCBWI “Full & PAL” members to vote for the SCBWI board is … Continue reading
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Tue, 19:54: First book launch for FUFU & FRESH STRAWBERRIES tomorrow (Wed) at Friends School of Portland Tue, 20:05: Just put the finishing touches on our new Friends School of Portland facebook page. Come and “Like” us! http://t.co/S0rawQS
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Sat, 17:10: CYBILS 2010 Finalists! Wowee, wow, wow. http://t.co/cpaDBgZ Sat, 17:11: RT @peoplesalmanac: Fact: About 56% of two-hand typing is done with the left hand.
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Fri, 21:14: Accomplished the #cleandesk challenge. Clean desk, new book case and OMG, I can see my office floor! Psyched! Happy New Year!


