My favorite books as a child were the choose-your-own-adventure style, where I could read again and again and dig deeper into a single story. When the library ran out of new copies, I waited excitedly for the next edition!

"Words create worlds."

Images inspire words. 

Reading to my own children, I discovered my favorite books to share in the early years were those with detailed images. We created the stories together, changing and expanding the tale with each read! Rather than teaching my kids to read, I was helping them to create stories. As children and later as adults, they became amazing storytellers!

 Children's books are more than putting words on a page. Engaging young minds through illustrations, sounds, colors and textures allows children to write the story again and again. I'm excited to be a part of the journey as a writer and illustrator to provide new canvases. 

Christmas, Christmas was a special entry into this space, as it's a story that was written by a then 5th grader, H.A. Rodzos. It was stored away and brought to life through editing and illustration nearly 20 years later. 

I look forward to meeting again soon!