Welcome
I am thrilled that you have stopped by for a visit! I’m a children’s author, poet, librarian, bookseller (Blue Bunny Books & Toys) and wannabe knitter, not necessarily in that order. I have great fun teaching poetry to all ages. In 2002 I founded the Fine Line Poets, and I have served as a judge for numerous writing contests, including The Sandy, the Mass Book Awards, the Boston Authors Club and the Massachusetts State Poetry Society. A few awards I’m grateful to have received are: Junior Library Guild Gold Selection; Selah Awards Finalist; Florida Authors and Publishers Award (Silver/Picture Books); World Magazine, Children’s Books of the Year, Honorable Mention; Kirkus Reviews Best of Year; Massachusetts Book Award, Must Read; Delaware Diamond Award; Northern Lights Book Awards; Julia Ward Howe Honorable Mention, Writer’s Digest Grand Prize
ABOUT HEARTS IN MY POCKET
“A tender look at the many emotions that separation can cause.”—Kirkus Reviews
For fans of The Invisible String, here is an uplifting and lyrical story about a young girl who learns to navigate her family’s divorce.
Hearts in My Pocket can be ordered anywhere books are sold.
ABOUT BLESS THE EARTH
A beautifully illustrated collection of poems and prayers to help children develop an appreciation for the natural world
Bless the Earth, our faithful friend,
her mountain range and river bend,
her forest green and canopy,
the hidden world of bended trees.
Bless the Earth shows the miracle of our planet Earth through beautiful imagery and delightful poetry, calling all people, young and old, to care for our wonderful world. This sweet and welcoming anthology for children ages 3-7 knits together our common humanity and the natural world in an engaging way that is simple for young readers to understand.
To order Bless the Earth, please check out Penguin’s website.
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Have a sneak peek at some of the inside pages, like this title page. Isn’t it beautiful?!
“As a pediatrician and father of eight, I have never seen the need for God more than in the lives of growing children. One Perfect Plan helps fill this need by providing memorable Bible verses and kid-friendly artwork.”
—William Sears, MD, co-author of The Portable Pediatrician
ABOUT ONE PERFECT PLAN
It’s here! You can purchase ONE PERFECT PLAN: THE BIBLE’S BIG STORY IN TINY POEMS wherever you order books. Read about one word, one story, one promise, one God: Experience God’s redemptive plan in one sitting through various Bible stories from the Old and New Testament—and Jesus at the center of it all. Learn more HERE!
“A picture book that introduces young readers to the story of the Bible—all in one sitting!—and invites them into God’s great plan. Chau’s beautiful, flowing illustrations bring to life the story of the Bible told in Ling’s short rhymes.”
—School Library Journal
And here’s the opening page . . . Creation (Genesis 1):
One word— then light breaks into darkness; the sky, the seas, and life—how wondrous!
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Publishers Marketplace Announcement
New deal! Read all about it here! June Cotner and I are embarking on our 5th anthology together, thanks to publisher Globe Pequot and are amazing agent, Anne Marie O’Farrell. Here’s an overview: THE POETRY OF NATURE introduces children, ages 4 – 8, to elements of nature through inspiring poetry and vivid photos of the natural ...
Read more...5 Ponds Creative Writing Festival
I’m so excited to be leading a workshop and a poetry reading on Saturday, March 28, at Gordon College. Poet and friend, Kelly Belmonte, and I will be running a workshop called The Prompt and the Practice, all about taking the fear out of writing, and writing to be read. We’ll also have tips on ...
Read more...My First Talk in Pajamas
Well, there’s a first time for everything. This past Saturday I was the keynote speaker at a women’s event in Foxboro. Everyone wore their pajamas (including me) and enjoyed a fabulous breakfast (I forgot to eat). I talked about the friendship between the Biblical cousins, Mary and Elizabeth, and how I could relate to the ...
Read more...Some Upcoming Events:
Besides my daughter’s upcoming wedding (no biggie), I have some bookish events to tell you about. Hope to see you there! On August 23rd from noon – 2 PM, I’ll be signing books at the Children’s Book Festival, Hummingbird Books, Chestnut Hill, MA. The Boston Globe has that news story here! On October 11th, from 10 AM ...
Read more...Some Recent Reviews
Recently, I’ve come across some lovely reviews for my more recently published picture books. This one is by A Beautiful Inheritance creator, Lauren, who writes that One Perfect Plan is a book her family will be “reading on repeat.” I’ve also discovered some lovely reviews for Hearts in my Pocket online. Reading for Sanity blogger, ...
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