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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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Recent Posts
World Read Aloud Day
One Lovely Blog

Thanks to Julie True Kingsley for my "One Lovely Blog" award!
A Room of Her Own
NaNoWriMo
Daily Archives: February 23, 2011
Peace and Quiet
A huge round of applause for my sister-in-law who took my two lovely (read noisy and bored) children away for roller skating and a sleep-over the same day their father had to leave for a business trip providing me with … Continue reading
My tweets
Tue, 15:49: Look at all my VCFA buddies! Wish I was there. http://t.co/fwbFCvh Wed, 11:11: Showing the Eagle’s Nest Camp love today! http://www.enf.org/camp Wed, 11:15: Calling all authors…Kate’s Book Blog – Skyping & Celebrating! World Read Aloud Day is March … Continue reading


