Hi there! I'm a picture book author and illustrator living in the Seattle area. My work is inspired by the countless interactions I've had with kids after 20 wonderful years as a classroom teacher and my experience growing up as a biracial army brat. My goal is to make books that amuse, intrigue, and inspire children of all ages.

 

Look out for my upcoming book with author Katherine Pryor: HOME IS CALLING (August 2023 2023). You can also check out HOW TO HUG A PUFFERFISH and SCHOOL IS WHEREVER I AM (Roaring Brook 2022) and the Joulia Copernicus Book Series from Boyds Mills Kane: IT'S A ROUND, ROUND WORLD! and THE REASON FOR THE SEASONS. I'm also the illustrator of BEA'S BEES, written by Katherine Pryor.

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I'm the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion coordinator for the Western Washington chapter of SCBWI and a member of The Broadstrokes, an all-female illustration critique group.

 

I'm represented by Adria Goetz of Martin Literary Management.