ABOUT

A young girl with blonde hair in pigtails sitting on a carpeted floor surrounded by scattered playing cards and a colorful board or book, in a cozy indoor setting with warm lighting.

Stories that celebrate family, imagination, and everyday joy.

A simple illustration of a pink flower with six petals against a yellow background.
A woman with long, wavy light brown hair smiling outdoors with a green, blurred background. 
Beyond the Page

I live just outside Chicago with my husband and three kids. When I’m not writing, I’m teaching, trying new recipes, and always reading before bed.

A young girl and an adult man dancing on a wooden pier with an ocean background. The girl is wearing a striped top and a skirt that looks like fish scales, while the man is wearing a green long-sleeve shirt and shorts. The sky has clouds and waves are crashing in the background. 
Memory With My Dad

Childhood moves fast, and stories help us hold on.

I grew up surrounded by books, art, sports, and the kind of outdoor adventures that make childhood feel endless. Before I wrote for children, I was a journalist covering Chicago’s neighborhoods, learning how small, everyday stories can bring people together.