ReaderKidZ Review – Grandfather Gandhi

There’s been so many exciting things happening for me and my friends in 2014. Today, I’d like to share a special book with you and an incredible journey of inspiration, passion, and perseverance. The book I’m referring to is Grandfather Gandhi, co-authored by my dear friend Bethany Hegedus and Arun Gandhi, illustrated by Evan Turk […]

ReaderKidZ Review – Under the Freedom Tree

In celebration of Black History Month I reviewed the book Under the Freedom Tree by Susan VanHecke, illustrations by London Ladd (Charlesbridge, 2014). Peek from my ReaderKidZ review: “Under the Freedom Tree tells the story of three runaway Confederate slaves who steal away under night’s blanket of protection and row their weathered skiff to the […]

ReaderKidZ Review – The Cart That Carried Martin

Today, I’m really excited because the interview with my buddy Don Tate is live at ReaderKidZ, and he’s shared his views and emotions with young readers about illustrating his latest book The Cart That Carried Martin written by Eve Bunting (Charlesbridge, 2013). Click HERE to read the interview. I’m also participating in Nonfiction Monday. Check […]

Texas Book Festival 2013 Children’s and Young Adult Lineup Revealed

Today is more than just a hump day. Today, the Texas Book Festival revealed their children’s and young adult author and illustrator lineup for the two day event on October 26 & 27, 2013. I’ve got goose bumps trailing up and down my arm as many local Austin SCBWI and Texas authors and illustrators are […]

Thankful for Picture Books

Each Thanksgiving I’m reminded of all the wonderful things to be thankful for (family, friends, health, community) and this season is no different, but I want to add to my list this year and say I’m thankful for picture books and the joy they brought to me as a child, the joy they’ve brought to […]