As Fast As Words Could Fly is a 2015-2016 Show Me Reader Award Preliminary Nominee - MASL (Missouri Association of School Librarians)

The Missouri Association of School Librarians have chosen AS FAST AS WORDS COULD FLY as a (MASL) 2015-2016 Show Me Readers Award Preliminary Nominee. Click HERE to see a full list of titles.

African-American Experience Children’s Literary Reference Guide (2010-2015)

Elizabeth Bird, New York Public Library children's librarian, put together a list of books for Black History Month titled "African-American Experience Children’s Literary Reference Guide (2010-2015),” which is featured on the School Library Journal site. So, honored to have AS FAST AS WORDS COULD FLY included on the list. Click HERE for a complete list.

Skipping Stone Book Award given to AS FAST AS WORDS COULD FLY

So pleased to announce that AS FAST AS WORDS COULD FLY has received the 2014 Skipping Stones Honor Award. What an honor to be chosen as one of the 22 recommended books by Skipping Stones Magazine. Find out more HERE.

As Fast As Words Could Fly nominated for Keystone to Reading Book Award

Thrilled to announce that AS FAST AS WORDS COULD FLY was nominated for the 2014-2015 Keystone to Reading Intermediate Book Award!

IRA Honor for As Fast As Words Could Fly

We are honored to announce that AS FAST AS WORDS COULD FLY has been selected for the 2014 IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List! Find out more information by clicking HERE

An honor to be featured on the GROG Blog!

Author and children literature advocate, Jackie Wellington was gracious enough to invite me to the world of the GROG. So, what is a GROG, you ask? GROG is the online meeting room for readers and writers to gather helpful resources. So what does the name mean? G-Gudiance and support, R-Resources for the craft of writing, O-Opportunites to grow our skills, G-Great folks who care about readers and writers of all ages. What better place to be nurtured and supported by your peers. Take a look at my interview over at the GROG Blog

Reading is Sweet, Honey Child

Reading is Sweet, Honey Child. This statement is true, but it's also the introduction for a new virtual book club for girls: Sweet Honey Child. I'm honored to be featured as one of the this month's authors of recommended books. Take a peek at the interview HERE.