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Books for Independent Readers
Many of my titles focus on a special kind of independence: the stage when young readers begin to read independently!

Teaching Young Readers About Nonviolent Protests
Young readers likely have had many questions about the protests in so many American cities this summer. One helpful resource is my title Martin Luther King, Jr., from the “My First Biography” series.

A Celebration of Fathers
Father’s Day is coming soon! If your household includes someone who loves both board books and Dad, you might want to check out my title The Very Best Daddy of All.

One Hot June Morning…
Are you looking to keep a middle grader well-supplied with reading for the coming summer? My first published novel, Shelter from the Wind, is a coming-of-age story about Stacy, who runs away from home one hot June morning.