BOOK NEWS!!! My next picture book is a tribute to beloved children's author Robert Munsch! It's being illustrated by the incredible Michael Martchenko, known for creating so many of Munsch's most memorable characters. Huge thanks to everyone at Annick Press, the Munsch family and my wonderful agent.

Blast off!! It's launch day for I BUILT A ROCKET SHIP! Huge thanks to our amazing editor Kathleen Keenan, all at Kids Can Press and @jennicadraws.bsky.social who so delicately and beautifully brought this story to life. Pick up a copy wherever you buy your books! kidscanpress.com/product/i-bu...

Just ONE more day until I BUILT A ROCKET SHIP, illustrated by @jennicadraws.bsky.social, launches onto store shelves everywhere! If you're planning to pick up a copy, please pre-order now or grab one this week from wherever you buy your books!🚀

Absolutely thrilled to get a starred review from School Library Journal for I BUILT A ROCKET SHIP, which is coming out June 2! I particularly liked this quote from the review: "...perfectly captures the way children create straightforward solutions in the face of unsolvable problems."

Great to see my book beauties on display at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Counting down until June 2 when I BUILT A ROCKET SHIP hits shelves! 🚀

Beyond thrilled that my upcoming picture book with @jennicadraws.bsky.social earned a starred review from Kirkus! Out June 2, but available for pre-order at your fave indie bookshop now!

Capturing how depression can look and feel for kids requires a careful blend of text and imagery. 2 years later, I'm still in awe of how beautifully this book came together. @pennynl.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social

Got to see the cover of Dark Cloud in Turkish and unlocked a new author milestone!

Abigail had a flutter of butterflies But so did someone else. He sat beside her on the bench and didn't have to say a word. A lot of big feelings in the world today. Felt like a good time to share this from DARK CLOUD. Words by me, art by @pennynl.bsky.social.

Abigail had a dark cloud One day, it just appeared The opening lines of DARK CLOUD, by me and Penny Neville-Lee, describing the moment depression becomes part of Abigail's life. October 10th is World Mental Health Day, the perfect day to make sure everyone can see themselves in the books they read.

Visited the legendary Wild Rumpus in Minneapolis to sign copies of DARK CLOUD and T. REXES CAN’T TIE THEIR SHOES. Always happy to visit incredible indie bookstores when I’m on the road. 🦖👟☁️❤️

A lovely image by @pennynl.bsky.social that captures the bond between Abigail and her dad in DARK CLOUD. #kidlit #fathersday

When your husband is an elementary school teacher and I Love to Read month rolls around… Such a nice surprise to see this Dark Cloud inspired door!

Jumping on the dresses as book covers trend thanks to Natalie Portman at the Golden Globes! Clearly inspired by @pennynl.bsky.social’s Dark Cloud cover!

Another book for little ones dealing with big emotions is headed for bookshelves in 2026!

Thanks Rosanna, I did go through and pull quotes from adult reviewers who saw themselves in Dark Cloud. Very powerful.

When your husband’s an elementary school teacher, your books get prime placement!

Thanks, full credit to @pennynl.bsky.social for her gorgeous work!