In case you're wondering what my authorly/artsy self is up to...I'm eyeballs deep in children's book publishing. Accessible stories for struggling readers that don't sacrifice quality.

Jamil Jivani The federal opposition wants to be your kids' bully and take away your kids' lunch money. The federal opposition thinks you live in the world of "should" rather than the world of "is". Give him a piece of your mind for being against feeding kids today.

If you’re wondering what my alter-ego author self is up to these days - publishing dyslexia-friendly books and advocating for dyslexia resources to be freely available (not hidden behind paywalls).

The Peppermint Glow-Up: A warm Christmas rom-com for ages 11–13, written at an 8–9 reading level — perfect for reluctant readers, dyslexia-friendly classrooms, and fans of Barrington Stoke. a.co/d/hQVq40B #HiLoBooks #DyslexiaFriendly via @Amazon

We'll say it again for the literature-gatekeepers in the cheap seats: A child reading a faithful retelling lets them immerse themselves in plot, characters, & thems, without the barriers of difficult language. It's not a cheat or a cop-out. It's simply accessible.