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 Book Signing @ That’s Novel Books
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 12 - 3pm
330 Camp Rd, Charlotte, NC 28206
Stop by to discover the difference between plantains & bananas, pick up a cute sticker, and get a signed copy of Ripening Time! My other books will also be available for purchase. Open to the public.
Greater Than the Sum of the Parts @ CharlotteLit
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6 - 8pm
601 E. 5th Street, Suite 160, Charlotte, NC 28202
This class will empower you with practical tools to help you transform a group of essays into a book. Along the way, you will learn hands-on techniques for organizing and ordering. Using these tools and techniques, you will leave with greater knowledge about your writing and the larger story of your work.
