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Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures

Access poetry lesson plans, coloring pages, a word search, and more on TeachingBooks.net.

Feature on kidpreneurs for Scout Life

From delivering flyers to creating a better 3D printer, these five businesses were started by kids or teens. I wrote about them for Boys’ Life magazine (now Scout Life), including where they got their idea and how they’re giving back.

Feature on co-authoring for The Writer

The Writer Magazine

Collaboration helps authors find new readers, bust creative blocks, better their craft, and increase accountability. I interviewed over a dozen authors to find out why and how they’ve teamed up on book projects.

You’ve just found her!

I’m a freelance writer who covers personal finance, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle topics. I also write articles and books for kids. My debut picture book, Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures, was named a 2024 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 by the National Science Teaching Association. I’m currently seeking representation for my kidlit projects.

Why work with me?

Natural curiosity: I was that kid who always asked “why?,” a habit that annoyed my parents but has served me well as a writer. Editors know they can count on me to spot interesting stories and ask the questions readers will want to know.

Love of language: Punchy headlines and lively word choice are my strong suits. I also have the chameleonic ability to match your house writing style, whether it’s light and conversational, factual and formal, or somewhere in the middle.

Attention to detail: The last thing you want is to correct sloppy copy or scramble to fill a hole in your magazine. I’m meticulous about meeting deadlines and using proper punctuation (I’m pro-Oxford comma, but I’ll defer to your style guide).

Subject matter expertise: A decade of covering personal finance, small business, and lifestyle topics means I know where to find current, credible information and can break down complex topics into language your readers will understand.