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I'm so excited to be one of the guest author/illustrators at the inaugural SK Storytellers Summit on Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10AM-3PM at Marcus Whitman Middle School. The day will include: - Engagement with local literacy advocates including Kitsap Regional Library, Follett, Salmonberry Books, Eagle Harbor Books, and more - Connections with community partners like South Kitsap Fire & Rescue, the YMCA, the Olympic Educational Service District, and others - A festive atmosph

I'll be selling books again at the Houghton Summer Soiree, this time with my pal Leanne Hatch! Find us there on Saturday July 18th from 4pm to 8pm. We'll be signing books and personalizing them too, great gifts for your young loved ones. Hope to see you there!

I'm thrilled to join Watermark Book Company this Saturday, Nov 15th from 6-7:15pm or 7-8:15pm! They'd love your RSVP first, so give them a call or email and then come meet me and many other wonderful local authors. Watermark Book Co. (360) 293-4277

Join me on at Brick & Mortar Books on Thursday, Feb 27th at 6:30 as Alexandra Oliva and I chat all about writing and illustrating...

You guys asked for it, so here it is!!! I'm offering two different online Procreate courses: one on Thursday evenings and one on...

On Saturday, May 11th at 3pm, I'll be at the Kirkland Library in downtown Kirkland to talk all about the making of How to Hug a...

Join me and a slew of other children's book authors and illustrators as we talk about our latest releases at the May 11th, 11am Inside...

For my local friends and followers, I'll be teaching Procreate for Beginners at the Kirkland Arts Center! You can do so much more with...

I'm so excited to invite and moderate Brenna Shanks, KCLS teen materials selector and Rachel McDonald, KCLS Teen Services Coordinator for...

Please SAVE THE DATE! The amazing Suzanne Kaufman and I will be launching our upcoming books: Wherever You Go and A Geoduck Is Not a Duck...