Children’s Picture Books

Hugs A bright blue baby boa constrictor destined for a life of hardship discovers a way to survive that changes her, and those around her, both inside and out.

Spoon A boy and a girl discover an old silver spoon half-hidden in a pile of leaves.  They use their imaginations and the spoon to do a multitude of small things that culminate in one big surprise.

Chapter Books

Earwig and Red  When a neurodiverse almost fifth grader (who is exactly, precisely 10 years, 9 months, and 13 days old) and her parents move halfway across the country, she meets an impulsive, adventurous neighbor who helps her devise an audacious plan to get back to her real home.

Middle Grade Books

The Un-words When a cheerleader is suddenly stricken by Guillain-Barre Syndrome and collapses in the hallway at school, a boy in a wheelchair is the only one who understands her situation.  Together, they work to discover and voice the un-words that will make a difference for themselves and others in their school.

Young Adult Books

The Soloist  Six weeks before her first concerto competition, a 17-year-old aspiring solo violinist’s mother abandons their family, leaving her to orchestrate a path through an alcoholic father, three younger siblings, seizures, school work, and grief while clinging to her dream.