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Books in the Kitchen!

BOOKS IN THE KITCHEN Do you like books? Do you like treats? Introducing BOOKS IN THE KITCHEN, a brand-new web series from children’s authors Elly Swartz & Victoria J. Coe. Watch us whip up treats inspired by our books as...
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smartcookie

Smart Cookie Classroom Set Giveaway!

Empathy. Kindness. Compassion. The traits of all the wonderful, smart cookie, educators and librarians who have so warmly welcomed me and Molly and Frankie into the kid lit community. My gratitude is boundless. And my heart is full. So to...
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It’s a Wrap!

Inspired. Grateful. Humbled. Those were the feelings I had when I left the NEATE conference last week. First, I want to thank all those whose hard work made this conference possible. It was a gift to all who attended. Next,...
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Book

The Power of a Book

A book can be that kind, understanding friend. The one who allows you to truly feel, see, and be yourself. The one who loves you for you. A book can make a difference. While there is tons of research to support...
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Wishlist

Get Ready to Sparkle – giveaway!

GET READY TO SPARKLE!   It’s time for a Giveaway! Wish List – The Worst Fairy Godmother Ever! + Finding Perfect Spring is here and The Wish List – The Worst Fairy Godmother Ever! is coming to a bookshelf near...
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All the wonders

Hanging Out with Matthew Winner at All The Wonders Podcast

Last night I had the wonderful privilege of hanging out with Matthew Winner at the All the Wonders Podcast. Matthew welcomed me with warmth and kindness as we chatted about FINDING PERFECT. We talked about meeting Molly for the first...
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Writing

Dear Kids

In honor of OCD awareness week, I wrote an open letter to all kids. Dear kids, I wanted to share how proud I am of you and your bravery. I know some days it’s hard to wake up every morning,...
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Finding Perfect

Finding Perfect Pre-order Giveaway!

  Get ready! Fall is here and FINDING PERFECT is coming to a bookshelf near you on October 18th, 2016! Truly, I’m excited. And so grateful. So, I’m doing a FINDING PERFECT Pre-order Giveaway with my local independent bookseller, Wellesley...
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Mic

A Look Behind Finding Perfect

  The privilege of getting my book published has done so much more than I could ever have imagined. When I got my YES, I knew it would allow Molly’s story to go beyond my computer, onto the shelf of a bookstore and library, and into...
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Good News! Give and Take (Farrar Straus Giroux)

Coming 2019!