children’s books

Cheers to 2023!

Dean has one last joke in 2023 for all – “Where is New Year’s Eve so mathematical? Times Square!” 😉 As 2023 comes to a close, I am so very grateful for so many things! I really appreciate your support for my Erutuf National Park books and also appreciate you following this account. Thank you! ❤️ Happy New Year! 🎉 Cheers to finding your magic in 2024!

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Middle Grade Reader Holiday Guide

As you start your holiday shopping, I thought I’d help you out as I love to give books as gifts! As a children’s author, I read a lot of children’s books and have really enjoyed these books here. I could have made a list of a million books, but tried to keep it simple. 😉 Take a look at a few fun middle grade books below. Click the link on the book cover to check these great reads out. Happy shopping and happy reading!

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Launch Day!

Woohoo!! Today is the big day! My new book is LIVE and available for purchase! Join Reese and Dean on this new adventure back to their magical national park. I have worked really hard on this second book in the series and hope you all enjoy it! A huge thank you to all the people who supported me! I’m so grateful for you all! Happy Publication Day to Bison Blog!

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Editor’s Pick!

I’m so excited and honored to receive the Editor’s Pick from Publishers Weekly Booklife review for my upcoming children’s book, Bison Blog: An Erutuf National Park Novel! “An Editor’s Pick, indicated by a lightning bolt and “Editor’s Pick” box to the left of the title or at the beginning of the review, is a book of outstanding quality,” according to Publishers Weekly Booklife.  You can read the entire review by clicking here if you’re interested in more information. Mark your calendars for 9/26/23 for the big publication day! Can’t wait!

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Style Magazine

So excited and honored for @stylemags to include my new children’s book, Bison Blog: An Erutuf National Park Novel, in this issue along side such talented local authors. 📚 I have always enjoyed reading this article every year in Style Magazine and learning about new authors and new books. I am pinching myself to be included here! Thank you so much to @stylemags for including my new book in this issue! ❤️ Bison Blog is coming soon on 9.26.23! 🦬

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Title Reveal

Thank you for the guesses for the next book in the Erutuf National Park series! And now for the title reveal… Get ready for more adventures for Reese and Dean as they explore the valley section of Erutuf National Park! And yes, they will meet a bison. Bison Blog: An Erutuf National Park will be coming out on September 26th! Cover reveal coming soon! 🙂

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Books for Maui

Books for Maui is a bookish auction to raise funds for the Maui wildfire relief efforts. On Tuesday, August 8th, a wildfire swept through Lāhainā on the Island of Maui, Hawaiʻi. It quickly consumed hundreds of structures and destroyed families. The full impact, devastation, and loss of life are yet to be understood. To help, the book community has organized an auction. This book auction will benefit: 💛 Hawaii Community Foundation – Maui Strong: @HawaiiCommunityFoundation💛 Kamehameha – Ho’ōla Maui: @kamehamehamaui💛 Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement – Kāko’o Maui: @HawaiianCouncil💛 Maui Food Bank: @mauifoodbank Please check out this auction. You can even bid to win a signed copy of TURTLE TUBE: AN ERUTUF NATIONAL PARK, plus a bookmark and sticker! The auction begins at 6 AM HST/Noon EST Monday, 8/21, and ends at midnight HST on Friday, 8/25. There are tons of great books to bid on. And there are not only books—even manuscript critiques from award-winning authors. With so many options, surely there is something to bid on while supporting a great cause. Link to bid on TURTLE TUBE: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/111641/auctions/148492/auction_items/4734495 Link to check out over 950 items: https://www.32auctions.com/BooksforMaui

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Book 2 Title

Who wants to guess the title or the main animal for the next Erutuf National Park book? Comment below with your guesses! Happy 2nd book birthday today to the first book in the series, Turtle Tube! 🐢❤️ Book 2 will be coming soon! 📚

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