I write picture books and middle grade novels with STEM and social-emotional tie-ins. My stories spark laughter and learning in children and the adults who read with them. I’m especially excited about these projects:
MIDDLE GRADE
PROFESSIONAL PIRATE
Pete believes that his pirate’s life at sea is the only life there be. But Pete’s plan to captain his own ship abruptly changes when his dad, a salty sea dog, drops Pete off at a boarding school meant to redirect kids from the less-than-respectable careers of their parents. Pete plots to get himself back on the See Monster quickly, and permanently, even if it is as the ship’s tailor. But Pete’s plan is blown to bits when his dad notices Pete’s new math skills, a subject that holds a bounty of lucrative career choices. Through friendships with a former magician, a door-to-door vacuum salesperson and a teacher that harbours a secret that could destroy the school, Pete learns the most important lesson of all–what it means to be brave and bold enough to chart your own course.
- Shortlisted in the 2023 CANSCAIP Writing for Children Competition
PICTURE BOOKS
THE KING’S COURT
George is tired of being lonely at recess and lines up to play Four Square. He becomes reigning king of the court but declares his own rules to stay in power, eventually learning that to become a royally awesome player, and classmate, he needs to play fair.
- Finalist in the 2023 CANSCAIP Writing for Children Competition
SHADOWS, COOLER THAN COOL
From discovering a new solar system to proving the Earth is round, this playful picture book shines a light on the diverse and surprising uses of shadows for safety and in science, art and play.
INSPIRED BY SPIDERS
Little Spider wants humans to like him but they keep swatting him with their slippers! He weaves a ladybug disguise but soon discovers, through a game of I Spy, that spiders inspire human inventions on playgrounds, in clothing and even space robots headed to the moon.
NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS
Three neighbourhood news sources share three completely different accounts of Robbie Robin’s first flight from his nest, putting Robbie’s safety in jeopardy and challenging the neighbourhood animals to determine which story to believe.
- Longlisted in the 2022 CANSCAIP Writing for Children Competition
RUBY’S RED HAIR MYSTERY
Ruby is determined to discover why she’s the only red-haired cow in her herd. But her constant questions drive the farm crazy! When Ruby learns how to hunt down answers herself she solves her coloured coat mystery and restores harmony at home.
STEP INTO FALL
Birthday wish not coming true? A ‘falling leaf wish’ might be luckier for you! Fun and frolic await outside your front door. Come, awaken your senses, and step into fall.
THE BEST BEACH DAY. EVER.
Emma’s long-awaited beach day with her hardworking mom will be her last unless Emma relaxes her action-packed plans and leans into the joy of spending a day off together.
BRINGING HOME BUSTER
A nuisance brother. A crazy kitten. Garth ditches his co-pilots to fly solo, but discovers it’s lonely being a cranky captain. When Garth adapts a mission to include his diverse crew, a cosmic adventure unfolds.
- Longlisted in the 2019 CANSCAIP Writing for Children Competition
BROCCOLI DUDE
Despite being grade A gorgeous, Broccoli is overlooked for other vegetables in the grocery store. When his stalks begin to droop, Broccoli sprouts a plan to make himself irresistible to children before becoming compost.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT OLIVIA
When trying to get even with her bully, Madelyn turns into someone she doesn’t recognize. Once Madelyn discovers she can’t change Olivia, she focuses on the one person she can do something about.