About

I am a dance educator and author. My verses and stories for children are written from the point of view of a dance educator. I enjoy using prompts to encourage children to move and use their imaginations. I began dancing as a child, and have been dancing ever since. I attended Denison University, and received my MFA from the University of Michigan.

I performed professionally for ten years in ballet and contemporary dance companies, in both the US and in Latin America. I have taught ballet and contemporary dance to all ages from preschool to senior citizens. My writing career flowed naturally from my career in dance and dance education. Along with my picture book FROM A TO Z WITH ENERGY!, two more are scheduled for release in 2023: BEASTIE JAMBOREE (Young Dragons Press), and TAP, RAP, MOVE AND GROOVE (Free Spirit Publishing).

Other Works

  • Let's Dance (Cricket Babybug)

    2022
  • The Octopus (Highlights Magazine)

    2020
  • Splishy-Splashy Drops (Highlights High Five)

    2020
  • Animals 1.2.3.4 (Highlights High Five)

    2018
  • Dancing in the Streets? No, Dancing OFF THE STREETS (Dance Education in Practice)

    2017
  • A-Dancing We Will Go (Highlights High Five)

    2016
  • Stand and Sit (Highlights High Five)

    2016
  • Opposites (Highlights High Five)

    2015
  • Fly Away (Highlights Hello)

    2014
  • Little Birdie (Highlights Hello)

    2014
  • One, Two, What Can I Do? Dance and Music for the Whole Day

    2011
  • Dance, Pop Culture and Community: A Tale of Two Flash Mobs (Journal of Dance Education)

    2011
  • Young Children and Movement: The Power of Creative Dance (Young Children magazine)

    2010
  • Dance, Turn, Hop, Learn! Enriching Movement Activities for Preschoolers

    2006

Awards and Recognition

  • 22 NYC Big Book Award, Distinguished Favorite, Picture Books, Ages 4-8; Story Monsters Approved, 2022; Finalist in two national children's literature contests, 2018