Kindness Challenge #11- Read to someone! Older siblings can read to younger ones. Grandparents love story time. Even stuffed animals make wonderful audiences! Reading together is one of the kindest gifts we can give.

Kindness Challenge #1 - Write a thank you note. I sent off 2 thank you notes yesterday to my writing mentors! Who will get your thank you note? #kindnessiscontagious #kindnesschallenge

Homework? Maybe - Am I writing about the beach? Waves? Seashells? Or a seagull named Gilbert? What a beautiful day to be at the beach!

5 Ways to Turn Reading into an Adventure • Read in a fort • Read outside • Reading picnic • Library adventure • Flashlight stories Comment with your favorite reading spot. My favorite spot to read is by the beach!

Peach muffins! A great way to start the day!

Dreaming of writing picture books? This summer is your season of creativity! 🌞📚 Whether you’re starting fresh or polishing drafts, use these summer writing tips, prompts, and goals to grow your storytelling skills and maybe even write the next bedtime favorite. 💫 Link in bio to get started!

Dance Recital Weekend!

My favorite Farmers Market is open in Seaford! Their strawberries are the best! #farmersmarketfinds

Happy National Donut Day! What’s your favorite donut? I love a good jelly donut, but they were out!

What a great gift idea - book or ebook, activity book and audio book. Or pair the book with the audio book for a read along experience. Did you know that the audio version is read by an older student? All links in my bio. #summerreading #summerslide #literacygiftideas

If you have ever wanted to write a children’s book this event is for you! Hope to see you there.

I didn’t write Gertie because I had all the answers. I wrote it because I saw so many kids doubting themselves. Kids who needed a reminder that: They are capable. They are strong. They can try. If one child feels a little braver after reading it… That’s everything 💛

Tuesday evenings I write with my online writing group, Writing Our Way. This group of writers is very supportive. I also share my writing with a critique group. Their comments strengthen my stories. Do you prefer in person writing groups or online? #writingcommunity #picturebookwriters

Happy International Tea Day!

The best 'caught reading' moments are the unplanned ones — a kid sitting cross-legged in the cereal aisle, or reading by flashlight long after lights-out. You can't stage that kind of absorption.

May is Get Caught Reading Month. How will you celebrate? I've got some ideas on my blog. Where will you get caught reading in May? #getcaughtreadingmonth #reading #picturebooks #literacyforall #literacymatters

Happy Limerick Day!

What an honor for Story Monsters Little Read-Alongs and Gertie Saves the Day to be recognized as Best International Audiobooks 2026 at the Ideas That Could Change the World Film Festival 2026.

Happy National Pretzel Day! Thank you Philly Pretzels!

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! 📚

What is your favorite flavor? Mine is lime!

What a fun magazine for children!

Happy National Scrabble Day! What words are you sharing today?

I’m walking on sunshine!

Double tap if you agree that Reading is Fun. #i❤️reading #readingisfun

What’s your favorite colored crayon? Mine is green!

Happy National Pencil Day! I grew up with the #2 ✏️ in school. I write all of my stories in a notebook with a pencil. Mechanical pencils are my favorites. The more colorful the better and they never need to be sharpened. #pencilday #writingtools #i❤️pencils

You don’t have to feel fearless to be brave. Trying is its own kind of win.” This story is especially powerful for: • Kids with medical anxieties • Children managing stomach aches, headaches, or other stress symptoms • Any child facing something new and scary