I can hardly believe it's only a couple days away. For those not in the know, the Bigfoot team and I spend months planning this festival. This year, as Executive Director of the newly formed Bigfoot nonprofit, I have volunteered close to 300 hours to make this event a reality. Some things I'll be doing in the next couple days to promote include a visit tonight to Redmond Elementary's literacy night and an appearance tomorrow on Good Day Seattle with the Gruffalo! (The gruffalo will be my very...

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 atmosphere with food...

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!