Sea Turtles and Outer Space

I loved working on this art for Scholastic.  It accompanies a story about a young girl who is passionate about saving sea turtles, but who feels that she can't live up to the amazing things that her scientist/astronaut mother has done. It is an empowering story about following your passions and encourages girls to see themselves in careers in STEM.  I am so happy to have been able to illustrate this story and contribute to this positive message!

"Pooka & Bunni" Book Birthday!

Happy Book Birthday to "Pooka & Bunni"! Call (317) 627-3121 or send a Facebook Message to 4 Kids Books & Toys to order a signed copy! 

"Pooka & Bunni" Advanced Copies

Look what came today in the mail!  I am so excited to see my own book in print!  "Pooka & Bunni" will be coming to a store near you this November!

"Sweet Child O' Mine"

The secret is finally out! This past year, I have been working with Guns & Roses and Jimmy Patterson press to illustrate "Sweet Child O' Mine." The book will be released in September 2020!  Definitely an exciting, once in a lifetime opportunity to illustrate the lyrics to such an iconic song!

Braids and Blessings

It's been a busy summer!  Here is one of my projects from the past few months, now in "Clubhouse Jr."!  I loved illustrating this sweet poem.

"Fantastic You" samples

Look what arrived in the mail!  Here is a sneak peak of my advance copies of "Fantastic You", coming soon from Magination Press!

Clubhouse Jr.

My first illustration of 2019 is now published in Clubhouse Jr. Magazine!

"You Are Your Strong"

Look at what came in the mail - My advance copies of "You Are Your Strong" from Magination Press!  I am loving the metallic treatment on the cover! This title, which is about finding strength within yourself, will be released in the spring of 2019.

"Something Happened In Our Town"

 

I am excited to announce that my newest title "Something Happened In Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice" will be released next week by Magination Press.  I hope that as children are asking questions about current events across the country, that this book's ultimate message of reaching out to our neighbors in friendship inspires children to be a light in the world. 

You Are Your Strong

 "Publisher's Weekly" recently announced my newest book deal with Magination Press!  Look for "You Are Your Strong" by Danielle Dufayet in the spring of 2019!

"Did You Hear" Dress-Up

As an illustrator, I just love it when kids feel a connection to the characters in my books.  The highest praise I could ever receive came today when Ania Kelly sent me this photo of her adorable daughter wearing a custom outfit and dressed up like Emma from my recent title "Did You Hear: A Story About Gossip."  I was absolutely floored!  She looks AMAZING!  Big hugs and a high five go out to this little girl for sending me this memory as we close out 2017!

Total TV Guide

It is great to be able to work on holiday themed projects at this time of year.  They really put me in the holiday spirit.  I am so excited that "Total TV Guide" asked me to do their Christmas cover again this year! Here is the cover, on shelves now in the UK!

Thank you!

 James Patterson's new book "Give Thank You A Try" is now available, and features artwork from so many talented artists.  I am honored to be able to have been able to contribute an illustration to this book!

"Clubhouse Jr." Feature

 Check out the newest issue of "Clubhouse Jr."!  I had so much fun illustrating the magazine's feature story "The Land of Evad".  The imaginative scenes were full of funky colors and reality/imagination blended imagery.  I love the pink trees, blue sand and backyard temple fortress!  Thanks, "Clubhouse Jr."!

Did You Hear....?

Fun mail today!  I got my advance copies of my newest book "Did You Hear", to be released this fall by Magination Press!

Sneaking into the Field

My newest portfolio piece, inspired by my pony-crazy daughter!

Gold Medal for "A World of Pausabilities"

Great news today! "A World of Pausabilities" (Magination Press) has received a gold medal from the Mom's Choice Awards! Thanks so much for this recognition! 

Olivia's Horse

My new portfolio piece, "Olivia's Horse."  I really had fun with the lighting in this image.

"A World of Pausabilities" Released!

 Exciting news today!  My newest picture book, "A World of Pausabilities" by Frank Sileo, is now available.  It has great ideas for both kids and adults to slow down, relax and just be in the moment.  As I was illustrating this book, I realized that there were two different types of pauses - ones in which we tune out the world and look inward, and ones in which we feel our smallness and embrace that we are just a part of a wide wide world.  So, for this book, my art shifts between quiet vignettes and large nature scenes.  From picking apples off of a tree to puddle jumping to chasing fireflies, "A World of Pausabilities" takes the reader through a late summer day, from sun up to sun down, with families enjoying themselves, each other and the world around them.....through rain or shine! I hope you enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed illustrating it!

Pausabilities and Publisher's Weekly

  

Publisher's Weekly has posted a review of my upcoming book, "A World of Pausabilities."  This title will be released next month, February 2017!  I can't wait!