(After) Confession

Sometimes playful, sometimes painful, this collection begins with a dinosaur, looks to the moon, explores feeling and not-feeling, parenthood, growing up with family alcoholism, body issues, transformation, despair and wonder. Partial list of titles:

• Ode to Triceratops (click to read now)
• I Don’t Want My Daughter to Love Jane Eyre
• The Land of Nothing (click to read now)
• My Man in the Moon (click to read now)
• Body Joy
• Mama Moon (click to read now)

(After) Confession is 71 pages, with 29 poems to sink your teeth into. Purchase a copy here.

 

Out and About at the Planetarium

“Learn how space objects are projected onto the big domed ceiling. Discover fascinating facts about the stars, the sun, the moon and the planets. Enjoy the magic of the night sky in this trip to the planetarium.”  Ages 7 and up.

My first book, published in 2004 by Picture Window Books.  Unfortunately, it’s out-of-print, but individual copies can still be found on sites such as Amazon Marketplace.

 

 

Climates

An introduction to Earth’s  main climates, including tropical, temperate, polar, and dry climates. Ages 7 and up.

Published in 2005 by Capstone Press, and available on Amazon Marketplace.

 

 

 

Vietnam ABCs

“Wet rice paddies and steaming jungles. Noodles, lacquer art, and water puppet theater. Explore the pages of this lush book to learn the ABCs of Vietnam and what makes this s-shaped country so fascinating.” Grades 2-5.

Published in 2007 by Picture Window Books (at Capstone).  Can be purchased there in hardcover.

 

 

 

Russia (One Land, Many Countries)

Kids will learn about Russia’s geography, culture, people, government and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country.

Published by The Child’s World press in 2015, it can be purchased at Child’s World or on Amazon.