Kristen grew up in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota. Some of her best childhood memories involve discovering a new favorite book or author at

Our towns, country, and world are reeling from Covid and senseless violence. It all feels dark, oppressive, and gloomy. But just like in...

Perhaps the sheer number of talent shows, cooking shows, sports channels, and perhaps maybe even reality shows, demonstrates a...

Well dear readers, what a year this has been! Besides traveling to three great writing conferences, I've been privileged to "meet" and...

It is amazing how much a simple action - like a smile, holding a door for someone, or letting them go ahead of you in the grocery line...

I remember my kids fascination with the fables about how animals got their stripes, shells, or why spiders made webs. Fantastical stories...

Are you ready for a sneak peek? Have I got a doozy for you this Friday. Okay, now I know school is out, but you can never be too early...

I've heard time and again that a picture book is a 50-50 partnership of the text and the illustrations. Often times the illustrator goes...

In a climate where kindness to others and nature is needed with increasing urgency comes a cute book that draws on Lewis Carroll's...