Summer Garden Love

I only wish my photos could really capture how beautiful everything is this time of year. • • •

So Sweet

When you’ve returned from a business trip, and the dog takes being “underfoot” to a whole new level. • • •

Gotta Love Sons!

Welcome to my life. 🙄

Ryan T. Higgins

From the most-hilarious introduction (by our Mazza friend, WEARING A BEAR SUIT), to the animated end, today’s presentation by @ryan_t._higgins was a pure delight. ❤️

Dinner Tradition

Our annual evening tradition continues, after a day of inspiring presentations by picture book authors/illustrators. ❤️📚🍦 With Barbara Reid, Hannah E Harrison, Katie Kath

Vincent X Kirsch

Vincent X Kirsch (picture book author-illustrator extraordinaire) and I met today at the Mazza Museum Summer Conference, and we were delighted to learn that we have a fabulous editor in common. 😊 Hi, Kate!!! 👋🏻 👋🏻

The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

One Lightning Strike + Math + Middle School + Being Different + Three Friends + Family + Diversity + One Amazing Teacher + Loads of Candy + One Loveable Dog = READ THIS BOOK!!! Again: READ. IT. I’m serious.

Ohio Bound

Heading to the happiest place on earth (for a picture book lover, anyway! 😊).

Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site Board Book

Did you know that GGCS is available as a board book? 🚚 ❤️

Construction Site on Christmas Night

It came wrapped in gold with a sparkly red bow! ❤️ Best Christmas present EVER! 🎄

Cars Go

Steve Light: Two of those books on your next royalty statement are from me. You’re welcome. 😘😉

Fun In the Sun!

Lake fun!

Ohh What a Cutie!

When little ones come to visit...! ❤️❤️❤️

Turn It Up!

The volume in my world has gotten considerably louder in the past two hours... ❤️

Can't Wait

These three are coming to visit us soon! I can’t WAIT!!!

Go Karting Love

What does my 13-year-old want to do on this 100-degree 4th of July? Spend ALL his birthday money to drive the wheels off (literally!) a rental Rotax — ALL DAY. 😳 Thank you to his grandparents, his Auntie Terri & Uncle Greg and his incredibly tolerant dad for making this dream day possible! He’s happier than a pig in poop!

Thanks

Thank you, Joseph Beth Booksellers in Cincinnati... I’m honored. I hope to see you soon! ❤️ 📚

So Adorable

I highly encourage the purchase of the pajamas with every copy of GGCS. ❤️❤️❤️

So Wonderful!

I just finished this entertaining, funny and sweet graphic novel about an artistic middle-schooler. 😊 Loved it! 😊 Can’t wait to see more from debut author Terri Libenson. ❤️ Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm — and anyone who needs a relatable reminder that middle school can be awkward and tough for everyone.

What happened?

My sweet, cuddly baby is 13. If I needed a reality check that he’s a teenager now, here it is. 😩😩😩