Every once in awhile my Shutterfly account sends me an email to remind me what I was doing years ago. Recently I got one with the title, “Your memories from fourteen years ago.” I opened the message only to see pictures of me performing in Spain, back at the time when I lived in Madrid… Read more »
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Our Top Five Picture Books of November
Most days if you dropped by my house unexpectedly, you might think that a library had exploded inside. There are books on the couch, the bed, the table, going up the stairs. Books are everywhere! As a picture book author, I try to READ as many of the current picture books that I possibly can… Read more »
It Takes a Village: Finding Support to Keep Telling
I never thought I’d find a job I loved as much as being a storyteller . . . then I became a mom. Twice-over! Alejandro joined our family at the end of February and quickly became adored by his big brother, Rafael, and of course his doting parents. He’s an easy-going baby who is always… Read more »
Inspiration and Intersection: More Reflections on Week 1 of the Summer Reading Program
Week 1 of the Summer Reading Program was so filled with wonderful moments that I couldn’t fit them all into one post! Here are a few more of my highlights: Inspiring and Empowering Someone Else On Saturday an adult woman slipped into the back row at my performance. At the conclusion, she introduced herself and… Read more »
Why Being the Best Is Over-Rated
Over the last few months, I’ve become keenly aware of what a competitive culture we live in. From hearing stories about high school athletes intentionally harming opposing players in order to win to seeing political debates in which candidates will say anything to gain ground against their opponents — there is a huge emphasis placed… Read more »
