I'm having the time of my life writing for children and teenagers, from goofy picture books to painstakingly researched nonfiction. Here, you can read more about me, my books, and my in-person presentations.
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Illustrations by Paul Hoppe
A Junior Library Guild Selection
2012-2013 Spirit of Texas Reading Program Middle School Featured Title
Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
A New York Times Best-Seller
Kirkus, PW, SLJ: "Best of 2010"
Illustrated by Tony Persiani
A 2010 Sibert Honor Book
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