I’m thrilled to announce that I just signed a contract with Owlkids Books for my debut picture book!

Picture books hold a special place in my heart. They’re a joy to read aloud. You can share them with any age. We are never too old for picture books! They create magic in only a few words. And to see my words illustrated? Priceless.

This picture book began as a germ of an idea that I finally put to paper when I needed to write a lyrical story during my Picture Book Intensive semester at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Nineteen drafts later, it landed a contract. Who says picture books are easy to write?

A special shout-out to my Picture Book Intensive faculty advisor – Liz Garton Scanlon, author of the Caldecott-honoured picture book All the World. Liz is an inspiration.

My critique partners – both at VCFA and in the Great White North – read this manuscript more than once. Thanks to you all!

And of course, I need to thank the talented folks at Owlkids Books, who saw the potential in this manuscript. I am so grateful!

More about the book later, but for now I’ll tell you that it’s scheduled for publication in Fall 2021, and I can’t wait!

Now where did I put that bottle of champagne?