Welcome!

Thanks for stopping by. I started this website as a way to connect with people who love children's books and to share my experiences around the publication of my first book for children, Maggie's Monkeys. I'm happy you found your way here.

What do you want to know more about?

How I came to write the story of Jack and his struggle to accept his sister's invisible friends...

• Imaginary friends, part I 
• Imaginary friends, part II
• Circles

What I do when I'm not writing for children...

• It's not very interesting, I promise.

How to get in touch with me...

• I love to hear from parents, teachers and kids. Email me with your comments or questions!

Who drew all those cool pictures in the book?

• The talented illustrator Abby Carter.

Has the book won any awards?

• Thanks for asking. I'm honored that Maggie's Monkeys is a Junior Library Guild selection, is included in The Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year 2010 and is on the Master List for Kentucky Bluegrass Awards for 2011.

What happened to your blog?

• I've taken a break from blogging, but you can still find my posts in the archive or by using the search box at the bottom of the page.
  

We interrupt this hiatus to...

Forgive me for being self-congratulatory, but I can't resist sharing a bit of good news. I just found out (belatedly) that Maggie's Monkeys is included in The Best Children's Books of the Year 2010 from the Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College.

I'm honored and excited for it to be among some truly great books for children in the Under 5 age category.

Parents, if you're looking for book recommendations, this is a good place to find some wonderful books. If I do say so myself. The lists are available online.

(Okay, so I admit it: I'm a bit bummed that they got my name wrong.)