“And maybe, just maybe, by letting go of who you think you should be, you become more of who you are meant to be."
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Crashing in Love

Photo by Amy Wilton

My newest picture book is out from McSea Books!

From the charming bright end papers to the satisfying final page, this picture book invites the young reader to explore the natural world through the most charming of backyard birds, the black-capped chickadee. Nonfiction at its finest!

Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor Author

Book 6 is available now!

Twig learns that failing doesn't make you a failure—it just opens up possibilities in the sixth book in the beloved Twig and Turtle chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.

Illustration by Paula Franco.

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