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2018 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book

12/5/2017

Congratulations to my illustrated book, Honey Girl: The Hawaiian Monk Seal, written by Jeanne Walker Harvey. Honey Girl was selected as a 2018 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book. Check out the complete list here.
I traveled far from my Boston home to the shores of Oahu to do research for my illustrations. Here's a bit about this amazing book:
Hawaiian locals and visitors always enjoy spotting endangered Hawaiian monk seals, but Honey Girl is an extra special case. She has raised seven pups, and scientists call her “Super Mom.” After Honey Girl is injured by a fishhook, she gets very sick. Scientists and veterinarians work to save Honey Girl so she can be released back to the ocean. This true story will have readers captivated to learn more about this endangered species.

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A Visit to the Berea Elementary School

12/2/2017

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Yesterday I had the honor of visiting the Berea Elementary School in Montgomery, NY. What an amazing staff and group of kids! I was welcomed with this amazing display in the entry foyer:

Isn't this fantastic! WoW!! I can spy characters from over a dozen of my books! Words can't express my love for this! My heartfelt thanks to Mrs. O'Brien for creating this display.
Plus the snakes and bugs at breakfast and lunch! Double cool!!

But this was just the beginning. Morning meet and greet with teachers, luncheon with students, a thousand fabulous questions, and two, over an hour long presentations... it was an amazing day sharing my knowledge, speaking about writing, illustrating, book creation, pollen.... and so much more. An enormous thank you to
Mrs. Storaska for organizing the event, and to Vice Principal Ms. Ryder for introducing me. The entire staff at Berea are amazing!

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