Tag: awards

Perfectly Delightful

Just received word that THE PERFECTLY PERFECT WISH, illustrated by the talented Jessica Courtney Tickle, is a finalist in the picture book category for the Golden Sower Award 2022-2023, which is presented annually to the authors and illustrators of the best books, as voted by school-age children in Nebraska. Happy to be keeping company with…
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January 24, 2022 0

Felicidades!

STRICTLY NO ELEPHANTS might have debuted waaaaaay back in 2015, but it’s still finding audiences and connecting with new readers. Most recently, it was published in Spanish for the US market, so the Children’s Book Committee at the Bank Street College of Education just named it one of the best picture books of 2021 for…
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January 18, 2022 0

Low-Fives from the Tiny Elephant

First bit of good news… STRICTLY NO ELEPHANTS is a finalist for the Washington State Book Award! I am pleased as punch to keep company and rub elbows from other writers from my home state. We moved here almost thirteen years ago. Both kids were born here, our business is here, and all of my…
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September 15, 2016 0

More tiny elephant news!

The French edition of STRICTLY NO ELEPHANTS was released last month by Les Éditions des Éléphants. Since then, it was featured on French television! Interdit aux Éléphants à la télé ! Youhouuuu ! Notre joli livre entre les mains de Nathalie Lebreton, c'était aux Maternelles et c'est à revoir ici ! Posted by Les Éditions…
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March 17, 2016 0

Prepare the confetti cannons!

Today, SO SILVER BRIGHT is out in paperback. Please help Bertie and the fairies celebrate by picking up a copy at your favorite book store and a cupcake (or six) from your favorite bakery! We are also celebrating the fact that the Théâtre Illuminata series is a finalist for the 2012 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for…
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May 23, 2012 0