I am the author-illustrator of the picture books The Very True Legend of the Mongolian Death Worms and The Three Little Tardigrades.
After a nomadic former life working and living in Hong Kong, London and New York, I have settled in Auckland, New Zealand with my husband, two daughters and three cats.
Stories come to me, usually at night during bouts of insomnia. During the day, I make art with potatoes and paint.
I love nature - the inspiration for my creative work!
Books
2024 The Three Little Tardigrades, Godwin/Holt Macmillan
2022 The Very True Legend of the Mongolian Death Worms, Godwin/Holt Macmillan
Selected Honors
THE THREE LITTLE TARDIGRADES
2024 The Bulletin Blue Ribbon Award
2024 A Junior Library Guild Selection
2024 A Kids’ Indie Next List Selection
2024 Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review
2024 The Bulletin Starred Review
THE VERY TRUE LEGEND OF THE MONGOLIAN DEATH WORMS
2022 Ezra Jack Keats Award Nominee (Writer)
2022/2023 Florida Literary Association Award Winner
2024 Washington Children’s Choice Award Nominee
2023/2024 Indiana Young Hoosier Award Nominee