Latest YA novel: GLOW
"I used to worry about the dark. When it's dark, your whole life can spiral out of control. But there's a certain kind of light I should have been afraid of all along..."

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Latest Books! Pocket Genius series (Scholastic, 2018) Struggling with school, fourth-grader Jake Everdale accidentally brings a set of Heroes of History action figures to life, leading to mishaps and mayhem in this funny, fast-paced chapter book series. My Easter Egg (Scholastic, 2018) This egg-shaped novelty board book is a sweet and sparkly celebration of spring!

Available from Scholastic

My Snow Globe

Illustrated by Melissa Iwai

Explore a shimmering winter wonderland in this enchanting novelty board book!

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Available from Albert Whitman & Company

Dump Truck Duck

Illustrated by Jo de Ruiter

Rumble, rumble, hear that truck? At the wheel is Dump Truck Duck!

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