Picture Book News

It has been a busy winter and spring for me, with the publication of two new picture books. I’m thrilled they’ve been so well received, and it’s fun to finally share them with young readers.

The Cloud That Stuck

I’m excited that The Cloud That Stuck is included with many wonderful books on the 2026 Telling Tales Reading List! Hooray!

“For anyone who’s ever tried to outrun their emotions, The Cloud That Stuck models how to embrace all that you are and all that you’re feeling—playfully and beautifully.”
Liz Garton Scanlon, Author of Caldecott-honored All the World

One Cosmic Rock

Thanks to 49thShelf for including One Cosmic Rock in their list of Most Anticipated Spring 2026 Books for Young Readers!

Educator Spencer Miller also selected it as a Winter 2026 Top Grade selection on 49thKids for Teachers. He said, “I love how this book about extinction and evolution puts your students right into the story, connecting them to science and history.”

My Street Remembers

This spring, IBBY Canada announced the finalists for the 2025 Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, and My Street Remembers, illustrated by Cathie Jamieson and written by me, was on the list! Such an honour! I’m so pleased that Cathie’s illustrations were recognized in this way, and congrats to winner Howie Shia for Ra! Ta! Ma! Cue!

Are You Revising a Picture Book?

If so, please check out my guest post on Jesse Weiner’s Inksations blog:  “Deconstruction and Reconstruction: A Primer on Picture Book Revision.” It includes tips to help deconstruct what you’ve written so you can reconstruct it with intention. While you’re there, please consider subscribing to Jesse’s newsletter, which is jam-packed with writing calls, gigs, articles, interviews, and more.

Want to work with me on your picture book manuscripts? I’m on faculty at Whale Rock Workshops and Humber School for Writers, where I mentor writers in all genres of writing for children. Please get in touch for more information.