A longtime freelance writer and editor turned children’s book author, I am passionate about the link between written and visual storytelling. I am a major proponent of nurturing creativity and independent thinking in children and leveraging those strengths in our children’s education and daily life.
Here you’ll find the latest on my picture books for creative children and my blog, where I discuss parenting, education, and children’s books with a focus on creativity.
After living in Barcelona for a year and a half, here are five of the major differences we’ve noticed between schools in Spain versus US schools. … More Five Differences Between Schools in Spain Versus US Schools
Read and draw activities are a great way for young readers to practice reading comprehension. As we head toward the first day of school, here’s a fun back to school drawing prompt for elementary school students. … More Read and Draw Activity: Back to School
Art Education Is on the Decline Art education has been on the decline for years in U.S. schools, even though most Americans say they believe in the benefits of art education. In 2008, just 49.5 percent of 18-year-olds reported receiving “any art education in childhood,” which is down from 64.6 percent in 1982, according to … More The Benefits of Art Education in Schools
Soon children will be able to enjoy the journey of reading with the joy of creating.
Coming soon: A new kind of picture book for creative children.
