Intense curiosity fuels my work. I love to research and learn, then turn those discoveries into stories and/or pictures that resonate with children.

I’ve written and illustrated stories for as far back as I can remember, but became serious about creating books for children when I was an art major in college. While looking for art supplies in the university bookstore, I found myself spending more and more time in the children’s book section. The passion to create children’s books and learning materials grew stronger after having my four awesome children and spending wonderful hours reading to them and with them.

Beyond my own family, I was an art teacher in a private school for many years where I taught students in kindergarten through grade twelve. I learned so much about creativity from my students and enjoyed watching those who thought they weren’t “good at art” learn they could create beautiful pieces.

I’ve had the privilege of writing many different kinds of children’s materials from coloring book stories to a 38,000 word nonfiction book with 21 activities. I’ve written many books for the children’s educational market and I’ve also illustrated 8 picture books and two activity books. When I’m not busy writing and illustrating, I enjoy visiting schools and homeschool groups, hoping to impart the joy of learning, reading, and creating with all the new friends I meet.

Selected Publications: Chicago Review Press, Marshall Lane Publishers, Bellwether Media, Redline Editorial, Warner Press, Dove Publishing, Develop Learning LLC, Millstone Media, Guardian Angel Publishing