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
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.
Decatur Book Festival
October 3-4, 2025
Decatur, GA
More information specific to Ripening Time coming soon. Open to the public.
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! 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.
