Stories of hope, joy, and resilience to read to and with your kids, or for yourself!
Raquel raccoon was born different. Forbidden to leave the den, she sneaks out during the day to learn all she can about the world of tall-walkers and bark-beasts, until her curiosity lands her in an unfamiliar world. Finn and his Boy live a quiet life together out in the countryside, until a tragedy tears their … Continue reading New book in the works…
If you’re in the Ann Arbor area, stop by the Creal Microgallery from July 16 – August 19, 2023 to see my new illustration work. View other exhibitions at the Creal Microgallery Read more about microgalleries Read the news announcement at Stamps.umich.edu Continue reading July 16 – August 19, 2023: New work exhibition at the Creal Microgallery
Come see me and a host of other authors at the lovely downtown Plymouth District Library! https://plymouth.librarycalendar.com/event/local-childrens-author-fair Continue reading Saturday, July 15, 2023: Plymouth District Library Local Author Fair
Saturday, June 3, 2023 10a – 7pm The Farmington Author & Book Festival (FAB) is a collaboration between KickstART Farmington and the Farmington Community Library. The FAB festival will debut June 3, 2023, from 10 am until 7 pm, during Art on the Grand (which generally attracts over 40,000 visitors) in downtown Farmington and will … Continue reading KickstART Author & Books Festival
Saturday, May 20, 2023 2p – 4p 212 W Cady St, Northville, MI 48167 https://northvillelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/local-author-fair-2023/ Continue reading Northville Local Author Fair
I wrote and illustrated Zōsan in 2015, opting to raise the money for printing on Kickstarter. I had specific ideals of printing using offset printing methods, rather than digital. There’s also a full length audiobook complete with music and sound design, and a full letterpress-printed edition of Zōsan as a keepsake. I was extremely … Continue reading Zōsan Second Edition: Now in Production!
Join myself and a host of other local authors in this fabulous shop in Clawson, MI! 10% of Sales Benefit the Oakland Literacy Council! Continue reading Sunday 3/19 10-5: Leon & Lulu Books and Author
Yes, Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And that means Christmas isn’t very far behind. So if you’re looking for fun places to shop this coming weekend come to Clawson! Christmas in Clawson, Saturday 11/12 9-5 This event is coming back after a 3-year hiatus! Come stroll around Clawson high school, … Continue reading Upcoming Events 11/12 & 11/13 — Christmas in Clawson + Leon & Lulu!
After I finished my third book, Where All the Little Things Live I realized I had learned a lot. My writing improved, weeding out words and sentences. I’d learned how to render light sources better in the illustrations and how to be more subtle using the spot colors. And I’d settled on a layout style … Continue reading Zōsan, 2nd Edition
I haven’t even finished the book, but I can already tell you: if you have any love for the process of printing, history, or just have a love of good design and layout, then you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of The Tramp Printers from Eberhardt Press. Well written, beautifully designed … Continue reading The Tramp Printers
