I am an explorer at heart. I love to dive into a new topic and make discoveries. As I shape and rewrite a manuscript, my passion for learning evolves into a passion to share the story with young readers. As I polish the language, I hone the piece to be engaging and clear, always keeping my readers in view. 

Selected Work


How Abraham Lincoln Fought the Civil War. Presidents at War series. Enslow. 2017.

Getting into Vintage Fashion. Girls Guides series. El Dorado Ink. 2017.

Global Trade in the Modern World. Understanding Global Trade and Commerce series. Mason Crest. 2016.

"Stop!" Action rhyme for preschoolers, Highlights High-Five, March 2017.
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Eastern Great Lakes States: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. Let's Explore the States series. Mason Crest. 2015.

"Winged Soldiers." History article for 7 to 10-year-olds, AppleSeeds, February 2015.

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and The Kurds. (Major Nations of the Modern Middle East series). Mason Crest. Revised and updated content for September 2015 edition

"Chalk Talks: The 2014 St. Augustine Paseo Pastel." Culture article for 8- to 10-year-olds, AppleSeeds, November/December 2014

“When Peace Met Power.” History article for 8- to 10-year-olds, AppleSeeds, October 2013

“A Remarkable Adventure: The Story of Monopoly.” Nonfiction for 7- to 11-year-olds, Fun for Kidz, May 2013

“The Giant’s Wife.” Retold Irish folktale for 6- to 9-year-olds, Spider, March 2013

“A Break in the Glass Curtain.” Biography for 9- to 14-year-olds, Faces, May/June 2012 

"Is There a Storm in Your Future?" Career nonfiction for 8- to 10-year-olds, AppleSeeds, March 2012

"Thor's Wedding." Retold Norse myth for 8- to 10-year-olds, AppleSeeds, February 2012

“Funky Felt Bracelet.” Craft for 8- to 12-year-olds, Craft Bits, 2012

"Show You Care." Nonfiction and activity for 8- to 10-year-olds, AppleSeeds, November/ December 2011

"Design Your Own Board Game." Activity for 8- to 10-year-olds, AppleSeeds, July/ August 2011

"John's Brothers." Biography for 8- to 10-year-olds, AppleSeeds, April 2011

“The Snickering Itch.” Fiction for 3- to 6-year-olds, Stories for Children Magazine, April 2011 

“Terrible Tickly Itches.” Science nonfiction for 3- to 6-year-olds, Stories for Children Magazine, April 2011

“A Picture Perfect Christmas.” Fiction for 10- to 14-year-olds, Shine Brightly, December 2010