Author & Poet
A Most
Unusual Day
Caroline is having an unusually difficult day. What could be making her so nervous and excited?
Illustrations by E.B. Goodale
One Minute
till Bedtime
Sydra’s poem “First Day, Kindergarten” appears in the acclaimed poetry collection One Minute till Bedtime.
Scrappy:
A Paper’s Journey
Scrappy is used to changes — recycling is nothing new to this pulpy personality. But the fun really unfolds when Scrappy arrives in a classroom, in the form of a Very Important Memo.
Illustrations by John Hare
Stubby:
A Pencil’s Journey
Stubby’s life began as a cedar tree in the forest. Since then Stubby’s had many adventures — from truck rides to the lumber yard, to the pencil factory. But the most exciting adventure happens once Stubby gets to school.
Illustrations by John Hare
Stubby: A Pencil's Journey
Stubby: A Pencil's Journey
Stubby: A Pencil’s Journey
Stubby’s life began as a cedar tree in the forest. Since then Stubby’s had many adventures — from truck rides to the lumber yard, to the pencil factory. But the most exciting adventure happens once Stubby gets to school.
Release date June 30, 2026, Greenwillow Books
Illustrations by John Hare
A Most Unusual Day
A Most Unusual Day
A Most Unusual Day
Caroline is having an unusually difficult day. What could be making her so nervous and excited?
Scrappy: A Paper's Journey
Scrappy: A Paper's Journey
Scrappy: A Paper’s Journey
Scrappy is used to changes — recycling is nothing new to this pulpy personality. But the fun really unfolds when Scrappy arrives in a classroom, in the form of a Very Important Memo.
Coming soon from Greenwillow Books
Published book to feature illustrations by John Hare
One Minute till Bedtime
One Minute till Bedtime
First Day, Kindergarten
Sydra’s poem “First Day, Kindergarten” appears in the acclaimed poetry collection One Minute till Bedtime.