what’s new?

• I’m currently drafting a new novel project and 2 new picture books. I’m at the very beginning, my favorite place to be: research! Stay tuned for more news on this AND on my other projects. Exciting developments ahead!

• Want to channel your inner writer? I know you have something to say! So, I added a new section to my website called "Write Your Own Adventure" with creative writing prompts for you to try out! See what you think!

science publications

"Are Billions of Neurons Better?" Spigot Science, May 2016.

 "The Creativity Machine:Your Brain at Work and Play." Spigot Science, May 2016.

"Water Harvesting with Fog Catchers." Spigot Science, February 2016. 

"Prosthetics: Inventions That Replace Limbs." Spigot Science, February 2016. 

"Glaciers and Coral Reefs: Natural Timelines." Spigot Science, October 2015. 

"Scientists are People, Too: Marie Tharp." Spigot Science, October 2015. 

"Oyster Gardens: Good for You, Good for our Water, Good for the Planet." Spigot Science, April 2015. 

"Diving In To Save Our Underwater Cities."   Appleseeds, July/August 2013.

appearances

Superhero Science! I visited the 67th Street branch of the New York Public Library as part of the 2015 Imagination Academy!

around town, kidlit conferences, workshops, and talks:

• Picture Book Plotting A-Z Online Course with Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen at Highlights (Spring 2021)

• Workshop on Craft, Community, and Your Career at Highlights (Spring 2021)

• Rutgers University Council on Children's Literature One-On-One Plus Conference (October 2018)

• SCBWI national conferences

• SCBWI regional first page workshops

• Oregon Coast Children’s Book Writers Workshop.

• Classroom visits in the NY Metro area to meet with kids in 2nd - 6th grades to talk about writing & science!

• NY-Metro SCBWI Tuesday night talks