Tag Archives: Children’s Literature

SUGAR, Catalogue Copy & Writing News

Sugar Click on the link above for more info on my newest book, SUGAR!  Like in NINTH WARD, SUGAR celebrates a spirited girl who through her courage and resilience, thrives and makes the world a better place. I haven’t been … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Maurice

It would be a shame to let the month pass without mentioning the death of a crucial writer for children.  As most of you know, on May 8th, Maurice Sendak died at the age of 83.  His work was crucial because … Continue reading

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