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My Superpower

My new book ‘Lizzy’s Fantastic Feet’ is about celebrating what makes us different, our superpowers. I had a think about my own superpower… A Voice That Resonates Some people can sing beautifully as they practice the scale of notes. As … Continue reading

Book Review: Hair Love by Vashti Harrison

Hair Love by Vashti Harrison A father decides to stay at home to be with his daughter. One of the things he has to do is comb his daughter’s hair. Vashti used tight curls to illustrate the various textures of … Continue reading

How Old is Grandma? Activity Sheets

Do you have children that need fun activities? We have created five free printable activity sheets based on “How Old is Grandma?” The PDF packet includes coloring pages and some opportunities for thoughtful reflections on the grandparents in your own … Continue reading

Reviews for ‘How Old is Grandma?’

The reviews have started coming in for ‘How Old is Grandma?’ and I’m so happy and touched. There are some people really enjoying the book and its great to see the book is being enjoyed. Here are some of the … Continue reading

My Inspiration to Write ‘How Old is Grandma?’

What was my inspiration to write a book? While raising my children, we would visit the library once a week. The librarian started recognizing us and would point our areas of books she thought each one would enjoy. My biggest … Continue reading

Book Review. Peter’s Chair by Ezra Jack Keats

I review another of my favorite diverse picture books. Peter’s Chair  By Ezra Jack Keats “A little sister can mean big trouble!” Ezra illustrates the problems and worries that Peter has when he has to adjust to having a little … Continue reading

Book Review. My Family Plays Music by Judy Cox.

One of the goals for my writing is to contribute family-oriented books that illustrate relatable characters of people of color. As a lover of children’s literature and having loved reading to my children and grandchildren, I wanted to share some … Continue reading

Illustrating ‘How Old is Grandma’: Character Designs

‘How Old is Grandma?’ centers around two young boys, Kendall and Kayson, and their family, as they enjoy a fun day full of imaginative curiosity and humorous misunderstanding.  As the illustrator for this book, one of my first big tasks … Continue reading

How Old is Grandma? is here!

The book is here! How Old is Grandma? is now live across the web and available for pre-order at all good book retailers. We are beyond excited to bring you our take on family life and fun. It’s perfect for … Continue reading