RESOURCES
A list of helpful resources I've collected along the way
MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
Rebekah Lowell Creative Studio
Along with being an author and illustrator, Rebekah is a naturalist who is passionate about Monarchs and their survival. Follow her to learn about her monarch-raising experiences and tips! She is my go-to for questions as I raise Monarchs each Summer.
POETRY
This hashtag movement I participate in on Instagram and BlueSky has such a fun community of haiku writers who boost and celebrate each other’s haiku and creativity. Simply search the hashtag and use it on your own posts to participate!
Georgia Heard & Rebecca Kai Dotlich
Co-authors of one of my favorite poetry books, Welcome to the Wonder House. Visit their websites for poetry prompts and all things poetry!
A favorite poem of Laura’s I used in story times is Calling All Readers from her poetry picture book, Book Speak!: Poems About Books. Explore Laura’s website for poetry inspiration and more!
Children’s Book Writing & Illustrating
SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators)
Looking to write and/or illustrate children’s books, but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you would like to connect with a critique group? Check out SCBWI!
Frequently Asked
Author & Illustrator Pronunciation Guide
Ever wonder how to pronounce the names of all your favorite authors and illustrators? There’s an entire collection of recordings just for that!
Children’s Books Publishers
Focusing on New England connections, McSea Books offers a variety of children’s books you’ll want to check out!
With a diverse range of stories, Reycraft Books is a publisher I continue to be so impressed by!
I discovered Barefoot Books while I was a children’s librarian and fell in love with their culturally rich stories and more!
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES
Located in the renovated historic Dedham Square in Dedham, Massachusetts. this bookstore is owned by children’s book author and illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds. Hop on into this wonderfully fun bookstore with the most kindhearted staff!
Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shops
While you’re visiting the coast of Maine (which I highly recommend), pop into one of Sherman’s locations and enjoy exploring all they offer!
A fabulous children’s bookstore in NYC! Check it out when you’re there!
Established in 1809, Andover Bookstore is the oldest independent bookstore in the U.S. It’s a cool feeling to walk into all that history!