Storytelling on the Page & the  Stage

I’m an actor, singer, and children’s book author.

My debut picture book, Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures, was named a 2024 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 by the National Science Teaching Association and a Bank Street Best Children’s Book Published in 2023. My next picture book, If Pets Wrote Poems: A Parody Collection, unleashes March 10, 2026.

Mara Cobb at Lighthouse Literary Agency represents my trade books and Carole Weitzel at Authors and More represents my school and library bookings. Stroll over to my actor/singer website for info on upcoming concerts and stage performances.

Why work with me?

Natural curiosity: I was that kid who always asked “why?,” a neurodivergent trait that annoyed my parents and teachers but serves me well as a writer. Editors know they can count on me to spot interesting stories and ask the questions readers want to know, whether I’m drafting a picture book, work-for-hire project, or a feature article.

Flair for storytelling: All my creative work in writing and performing centers on stories: hilarious or heartfelt, true or imagined, and everything in between. I love engaging readers and audiences through well-chosen details, relatable emotions, and unforgettable characters.

Marketing savvy: Working as a full-time freelance writer for over a decade of before shifting to children’s books honed my self-promotion skills. During my debut year, I booked events at over a dozen libraries and bookstores across three states on my own. Plus, I have an adorable rescue dog who features prominently in my book marketing and school visit presentations.

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