News
January 2025
I can hardly believe it, but I've been chosen as a 2025 12x12 Challenge
Silver Diversity Scholarship Winner for the second year in a row!
I am grateful and humbled to receive this scholarship, and so PUMPED to reap the benefits of this incredible organization as I continue to hone my craft and grow my branches throughout the 12x12 kidlit community!
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Congratulations to all the winners, including
my critique partner, Na'Keysha Taylor!
September 2024
Oh no! I've been caught reading a banned book!
The Port Washington Public Library featured the most amazing interactive exhibit during Banned Book Week to raise awareness about the fight against book banning (they even distributed hundreds of banned books for FREE!).
Here I am taking a mugshot with one of my favorite banned picture books, Change Sings, by Amanda Gorman.
If you're ever in the neighborhood, be sure to visit this incredible award-winning institution - especially their Children's Room!
April 2024
I am thrilled to announce that my manuscript, BECAUSE OF LOVE, received an Honorable Mention for this year's PB Party Contest!
January 2024
I am grateful to have been chosen as a
12x12 2024 Silver Diversity Scholarship winner!
And a special congratulations to my talented critique partner,
Shyamala Shanmugasundaram, for winning a Silver Scholarship, too!
Here I am on the 12 x 12 Winner Wall for completing not just 12, but 14 new picture book drafts last year!
Summer 2023
Being a PB Rising Stars Mentee in 2023 was an outstanding experience. It has allowed me to hone my craft, make lasting connections, and give back to the writing community.
June 2023
I had so much fun reading my manuscript
KING ZAVIER SHARES A ZING*
to local families at the Growing Love Community Garden in Port Washington!
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No illustrations yet? No problem! The real Zavier was a superb assistant, holding up images to help the audience participate in the story.
Watch a clip here:
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*Working title