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Fortune Cookies for Everyone and meeting Colleen Kong-Savage at ALA
I don’t always get to meet the illustrators of my picture books, so it’s really a treat when there is an opportunity to hang out. I often get questions about the selection of the illustrator for picture books: Do I get to choose the illustrator for my picture books? Only I am working with an…
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Our Read Your World Medallion & Author Sponsorships are now open! Sponsorship is a great way to support our non-profit initiative while getting amazing visibility for authors and publishers of diverse board books, picture books, chapter books, and YA. Read Your World Sponsorships. Find out more here. p.s. Related posts To examine any…
12 Picture Books about the Supreme Court
Lindsay H. Metcalf and I have teamed up today with a picture book list on the Supreme Court. We have teamed up in other ways as well; we co-wrote a picture book biography that is currently out on submissions. This book list showcases a range of topics that the Supreme Court has ruled on. For…
Eating the Whole Fish: My Daughter’s Kickstarter Book!
My daughter’s start-up, Beam, has created a printed book called Eating The Whole Fish. It encourages people to support sustainable seafood systems through introducing underloved species, visual studies, and local narratives. Eating the Whole Fish, a 200-page book about rethinking seafood culture in Rhode Island—and beyond. It’s part interviews, part how-to guide, part recipe book….
Our 2025 Northwestern University Graduation Experience
Our middle daughter graduated from Northwestern University, where she majored in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences (MMSS) and History. MMSS is a unique major at Northwestern that combines applied math and economics. The graduation celebration was a four-day whirlwind of events. Much fun was had by all! p.s. Related posts: My Daughter’s Start…
How to Stay Health-Focused Without Making It Your Personality
It’s great to care about your wellness. You might enjoy eating nutritious meals, taking a short walk each day, or keeping your sleep schedule in check. But sometimes, staying health-focused can start to feel like a full-time identity. When everything from your social plans to your daily conversations starts revolving around wellness, it’s easy to…







