Latest Book + Upcoming Events
Telling lyrical stories that celebrate joy, expand understanding, and foster compassion . . .
ripening time
illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera
Now Available with WorthyKids/Hachette Book Group
“Delectable prose and jewel-toned illustrations come together . . . amplifying the sensory-rich storytelling.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
Upcoming Book Events
Ripening Time Launch Event with Main Street Books in Davidson
@ The Davidson Farmers Market
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10am (Indie Bookstore Day!)
120 S. Main St., Davidson, NC 28036
Everyone is welcome to come help me launch this delicious and joyful book with Main Street Books in Davidson! The actual event will take place at the pergola on the brick patio behind Main Street Books. And for added yummy fun, the Davidson Farmers Market Kids Club will be hosting a tasting of fried plantains!! Open to the public.
Ripening Time Storytime @ The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 3pm
3956 Spenard Rd., Anchorage, AK 99517
Bring the little ones for a fun-filled Ripening Time storytime event! Open to the public.
Ripening Time Book Signing @ Barnes & Noble Anchorage
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 6pm
200 East Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503
Stop by to discover the difference between plantains & bananas, pick up a cute sticker, and get a signed copy of Ripening Time! Open to the public.
Ripening Time Book Signing @ Park Road Books
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10:30am
4139 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Stop by to discover the difference between plantains & bananas, pick up a cute sticker, and get a signed copy of Ripening Time! A perfect book for a Mother’s Day weekend. Open to the public.
Greensboro Bound Literary Festival
Saturday, May 17, 2025
downtown Greensboro, NC
As a featured children’s book author, I will be sharing Ripening Time at 12pm at GreenHill Center for NC Art. Open to the public.
Ripening Time Storytime @ Grow Cafe
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 2pm
5342 Docia Crossing Road, Charlotte, NC 28269 Suite B
Bring the little ones for a fun-filled Ripening Time storytime event! Open to the public.
Ripening Time Storytime @ Fred & June's Books
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:15am
248 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
Bring the little ones for a fun-filled Ripening Time storytime event! Open to the public.
Ripening Time Storytime @ Mint Hill Library
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 11:15am
6840 Matthews - Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill NC 28227
Bring the little ones for a fun-filled Ripening Time storytime event! (Please note: this event is open to the public and part of the Mint Hill Library Weekly Preschool Storytime)
Ripening Time Author Event @ Barnes & Noble Carolina Place Mall
Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 11am -2pm
11025 Carolina Place, Pineville, NC 28134
Stop by to discover the difference between plantains & bananas, pick up a cute sticker, and get a signed copy of Ripening Time! Open to the public.
Upcoming Classes & workshops
Wildacres Writers Workshop
July 5-12, 2025
Little Switzerland, NC
I will be teaching Crafting Compelling Personal Essays. Through daily craft discussions about topics such as the parts of the essay and the importance of structure, participants will learn tools to help them write effective and satisfying essays. These daily craft discussions will often include a generative writing activity. Our final day will leave time for conversation about the business of writing and publishing essays.
