I'd like to invite you to take my class "Creating Children's Picture Books" at Binders Art Supply in Atlanta, Georgia fro...

I often tell people, be an artist if you can't not be an artist. It's why I do what I do - write and illustrate stories - I can...

Kohl's Department Stores is celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday by offering his classic books and plushies for $5 each! And as before...

This may sound like an odd connection to make on my blog, but I recently read this article at the Atlantic, "Why Clarence Thomas Uses S...

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to OLIVER and his creator, Birgitta Sif . Oliver is a charming and memorable character who play...

This was our first year to combine our SCBWI Southern Breeze Illustrators' Day with our annual Springmingle conference and I have to ad...

     I'm a lucky woman, I know it. My husband is a fabulous cook. And while he's great at grilling during the warmer months, it...

Katherine Applegate and her husband, Michael Grant, have created a wonderful story which I enjoyed as an audiobook (read by Jenna Lamia an...

As I mentioned yesterday, this weekend is our SCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Southern Breeze region (Ala...

Today I'm off to the Century Marriott Hotel to host our 2013 SCBWI Southern Breeze Illustrators' Day ! (I'm the Illustrator Coo...

Today I have a special treat for you. The publicist, Jennifer B., at ACC Distribution recently got in touch with me. This Spring they are la...

Milk + Bookies is a non-profit which helps put together birthday parties , class projects , and events for kids to donate picture books t...

     What do you suppose this curious cat is reading? Looks like he's up to something to me!! I haven't done a reading coloring...

I just got back (Sunday) from seeing Judy Blume's TIGER EYES on the big screen... AND JUDY BLUME herself! The preview was hosted by th...

I came across this quote at Justine Musk's "Tribal Writer." She writes great posts about feeding your inner creativity and po...