Today, I’m celebrating my agent for the last six years. Ginger Knowlton of Curtis Brown has offered friendship, guidance, and constant encouragement through both joys and challenges. Together, we’ve launched five books that are precious to me—One Tiny Bubble, Monster vs. Boy, My Street Remembers, One Cosmic Rock, and The Cloud That Stuck. Plus, we have three more in the works—Forever Fries, My Creek Speaks, and one more picture book that hasn’t been announced yet. What a journey it’s been together! I’m grateful for every moment.

This year marks Ginger’s 40th year at Curtis Brown, and she’s decided it’s finally time to join her partner in retirement. I’ll greatly miss working with Ginger, but I’m glad she’ll be exploring new adventures in good company.

Of course, Ginger has left me in excellent hands with Elizabeth Harding as ship’s captain at Curtis Brown and my new agent Jazmia Young—a passionate advocate of books for children and youth, a maker of fancy cakes, a cat lover, and an agent with heart. I’m excited for this new partnership with Jazmia!