I was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and grew up in the same neighborhood that Dr. Seuss once lived in. As a child, my favorite book was Harriet the Spy, which inspired me to write and keep a secret notebook. (It also inspired me to spy, which didn’t go over well with my neighbors.)

About My Work

Today I write children’s books. My story ideas often start with a character or two—like a hot dog and baked bean who are best friends or an adventurous mouse who hunts for tiny treasures. Then I live with my characters for a while, getting to know them until they tell me their story.

When not writing, I can often be found drinking too much coffee, daydreaming about surfing, or hanging out with my boys and good dog, Lucy Caboose. I live in Rhode Island.

Three Things You Might Not Know About Me

1. I love teeny tiny things, trees, and doggy daycare buses.

2. My favorite food is sourdough toast with butter.

3. By day, I work at a toy company.