My recent reads

❤️🐝❤️🐝❤️🐝 Ready for pre-order!

This is perfection!! 💚 Charlotte Offsay and Abi Cushman

I recently posted about reading a new book...but it turned out to be much different than I thought. The subject matter was disturbing, and I've decided not to finish it. I don't do this often, but I reminded myself it's ok to do what's best for you.

I forgot how painfully hard it can be to get a PB line just right.

Hello my friends! What are your favorite girl names that start with "Y"?

5 years already!?!? I'm so grateful for all the friends and connections I've made over the years 🩷 #MyXAnniversary

Hello my Universal Studios Orlando people!! I'm planning a trip! 🙃 Where did you stay? Did you need express passes?!? Any tips/tricks!? (Send all advice!!)

My reminder to you! 🩷

Does anyone have any exciting writing or illustrating news to share?!?!? I'd love to celebrate with you today!

Back to school has me thinking of my favorite lunch boxes❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 (I wish I would have kept this!)

Anyone else!?!? 🖤🖤🖤🖤 Available at piper + ivy

The magic is in revision The magic is in revision and it's hard work The magic is in revision and it's hard work, but totally worth it 🩷

I'm thrilled to share that WINTER SOLSTICE WISH (written by me, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli ) received a STARRED REVIEW from SchoolLibraryJournal! Thank you, SLJ, for this beautiful review! We can't wait for the book to hit shelves this October. Preorder via #linkinbio

I woke up this morning with a less than cheerful outlook. But on my way to work I saw a double rainbow. It made me think of the story I wrote illustrated Fabiana Faiallo called MISSING VIOLET. 💜 I smiled a tearful smile, felt a wink from above, and feel hopeful that I've got this.

Scar Jo, Jonathan Bailey AND dinosaurs!?!?!!!!! 🏆❤️🦖

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Bwahaha!!! So true! 🧡

I'm saying it now.... you're gonna 💚LOVE💚 this book!!!!! Congratulations to one of my first kidlit friends Natasha! Always impressed by your writing. And congratulations to Jaimie! I can't wait to see you bring this to life!!!