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I am an award winning author of 8 published books and over 24 magazine stories for children. I teach writing workshops to children and adults, and am available for author visits. I am also a frequent speaker at teacher,librarian, and writing conferences, including WORD, WLMA, and Write On the River.

My awards include:
-2008 Finalist for the Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award for a magazine story in the National Wildlife Federation's "Your Big Backyard" magazine;
-2005 Washington State Library Summer Reads selection for Lootas Little Wave Eater;
-1999 Smithsonian Notable Book Award for Lootas Little Wave Eater;
-1997Bank Street Book of the Year for Who Wakes Rooster?; and
-1995 ABA/CBC recommendation for A Tale of Two Rice Birds .

I am an award winning author of 8 published books and over 24 magazine stories for children. I teach writing workshops to children and adults, and am available for author visits. I am also a frequent speaker at teacher,librarian, and writing conferences, including WORD, WLMA, and Write On the River. My awards include: -2008 Finalist for the Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished... More