Grateful

Grateful to Chronicle Books, the Tucson Festival of Books, my amazing agent, @lkliterary and this guy, @agfordart to whom I owe so, so much. I adore you, AG. Thank you for your talent, kindness, work ethic and friendship.

On a more personal note, this was my first work outing after my Dad’s recent unexpected passing. I was filled with anxiety and, well, honestly, fear. I’m so grateful to the lovely children’s book community for its warmth and kindness, as always. In so many ways, this kidlit world is a lovely, nurturing family. ❤️ @danielnayeri @skortch @mr.adamrex @henry_herz @danyaccarino @mollyidle

Thank You Book Reviews!

Thank you children.bookreviews for your kind review and lovely photos. ❤️❤️❤️
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CONSTRUCTION SITE: YOU’RE JUST RIGHT by Sherri Duskey Rinker @sherririnker is an instant valentine's favorite.
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It’s Valentine’s Day on the construction site and the vehicles are super excited.
As they work, digging and lifting, they encounter valentine's cards filled with notes of love and appreciation from friends along the way.
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Subtle descriptive hints on each card, allows children to guess which vehicle left the card.
With bold, colorful, and lovable illustrations by AG Ford @agfordart, this new book is guaranteed to melt little hearts on Valentine’s Day.

Thank You!

I have had to cut my time in France short; my best friend, my rock, my mentor, the stable force in my life — my dad — is critically ill, in an ICU in Florida.

After cars, trains, Ubers, shuttles, I’m at my gate at CDG, heading back to the US.

Prayers, if you can. Please.

My last look around Chateau Orquevaux is below. It was one of the greatest honors and pleasures of my life to participate in their writers residency.

Review from Booklist..Roto and Roy: to the Rescue!

Nice news yesterday. We received a starred review from Booklist for ROTO AND ROY TO THE RESCUE! (Little Brown, March 21). I worked really hard on this book, and was pleased with how it turned out. But, honestly, I was broadsided by the star. I'll take it though! Thanks, Sherri Duskey Rinker, for writing such a fun series!

Remember, Barnes and Noble is now offering 25% off of this title through Friday, tomorrow. Use the code PREORDER25 when ordering.

25% Off pre-order!

Good news! Barnes and Noble is offering a 25% off preorder promotion of our new book, ROTO AND ROY TO THE RESCUE (Little Brown, March 21). This promotion lasts three days, today through Friday. When ordering, use the code PREORDER25.

Life Changing

My residency at Chateau Orquevaux continues. 🇫🇷✍🏻 I’m so grateful for this opportunity: The writing I’ve done, the experiences I’ve had and the people I’ve met… Life. Changing.

My first morning at the artist/writers residency at Chateau Orquevaux. 🇫🇷 I’m spending most of the day getting acclimated and sorting though a few hundred emails that accumulated while I was in Paris. Soon, I’ll be jumping into page one of a new book: always a bit intimidating, but exciting as well — before the frustration begins. (How is it that even page one feels like diving into the deep end?)

I’m so hopeful that two weeks here will leave me feeling joyfully accomplished. But, regardless, I’m trying to live in each moment, and take in the beauty of this place and the people and art that surround me. 🙏🏻

Sending you all wishes for joy, peace and creativity as this new year gets her footing. 💫

France!

I’ve arrived in Orquevaux, France, for a two-week residency, to focus on writing.

Even on this cold, cloudy day, it’s absolutely breathtaking. 🇫🇷