Children are silly, and profound, and imaginative, and downright magical. I adore how they ask insightful questions about the big things and celebrate wonder as they observe the small ones. I witness them building connections with their world and with each other.

They are born scientists who question, artists who dream and people who feel deeply. I believe their literature should reflect and honor this complexity of childhood.

It is my intention to craft stories that respect our youngest readers by:

• inviting observations from the real world,

• using limited wording to create space for the child to become the storyteller,

• offer imaginative opportunities to be playful,

• and connect to themes that give voice to their experiences in the pursuit of celebrating childhood.