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The Right Gift For a TRUE Emma M. Lion Fan
When I thought, “What would Emma do?” There was only one answer: she would embodier a cushion with the perfect Latin phrase. Read more
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Best Picture Books of 2025!
From an author standpoint, it was an AMAZING year for picture books! I may be a *little* biased, but I felt like there were so many heartfelt, creative, new ideas that came out. In a year that also saw a rise in poor-quality AI generated books, I want to take a moment to celebrate some Read more
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Books For Everything!
Books are an amazing way to help kids learn! In the past, children’s books focused on one moral, usually stated right at the end like this: “and the moral of the story is _____.” But now, book are chock full of different messages about lifeskills, cultures, practical lessons, and values. The other great thing is Read more
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DIY Creativity Kit
Whether you call it a Tinker Toolbox or Creativity Kit, these DIY gifts are a great open-ended non-screen activity to encourage creativity! Pair it with SAWYER’S BIG IDEA now available at bookstores to encourage their process over product thinking! Read more
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The PB Vibes Holiday Gift Guide
It is the time of year that so many of us think about what kinds of gifts we can give the kids in our lives, and as an author, I cannot say enough that I recommend putting great books on your kid’s Christmas list! To really help kids make a connection with books, a fun Read more
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Sawyer’s Big Idea is Out!
Happy Birthday to my first picture book SAWYER’S BIG IDEA! It has been such a fun and crazy launch week! I was able to virtually get together with Saynai, the fantastic illustrator for Sawyer, and finally ask all the questions about her process that I have been dying to know! Check out our conversation here: Read more