I’ve always believed in the power of stories to help young people feel seen, understood, and loved. I’m drawn to stories that explore our connection to one another and to the natural world. Over the past ten years, I have written many picture books, many focused on that same theme. After entering a short story contest, I reveled in writing longer works, so I decided to develop and expand the story into a YA novel. Exploring nature, art, and my Native American ancestry continues to connect me to my life story.
To read some of my contest entries, please visit my BLOG.
