Children’s Writer & Presenter

Specializing in Nonfiction

As a writer and presenter, I:

• Write nonfiction books and articles for and about young people
• Conduct writing workshops and playshops with children
• Conduct workshops and presentations to adults on writing nonfiction for young readers

My nonfiction articles have been published in some of the most respected children’s magazines, including APPLESEEDS, CALLIOPE, COBBLESTONE, DIG, FACES, and ODYSSEY.

My nonfiction book, WE HAVE A JOB: THE 1963 BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S MARCH, will be published by Peachtree Publishers in January 2012. Read about Audrey, James, Arnetta, and Wash, who faced dogs, water hoses, and jail to get their Constitutional rights.  While doing research in Birmingham, I have felt honored to march, sing, pray, and sway with my heroes of the Civil Rights Movement.

Although I specialize in writing nonfiction, my short fiction has also been accepted by acclaimed children’s magazines and readers, including HIGHLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN, SKIPPING STONES, and THE MAILBOX.

My picture book manuscript, “Mr. Bellow Lost His Cello,” won Byline Magazine’s national picture book competition; since it is not yet published, however, Mr. Bellow is still searching for his cello.