Welcome

Let the sun shine
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in your soul every day.
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I'm excited to see you here!

In October 2021 my debut into the world of children's picture books will happen with the publication of Chicken Frank, Dinosaur! from Albert Whitman & Co. It will be illustrated by Jojo Ensslin.

I'd love to have readers share the journey, so hop on board. Sign up for the newsletter to receive updates. 

Add Chicken Frank, Dinosaur! to your "Want to Read" list on Goodreads!

​UPCOMING EVENTS

nErD Camp CT 2021, June 11 and 12. Panel member, Illustrators--Drawing Can Increase Empathy and Generate Story (and Sharpen Learning). Contributing as author/educator who uses drawing/modeling/story-boarding in the science classroom. Virtual event. Hosted by CT Association of School Librarians.


WIFYR 2021, June 14-18, Author presenter of Use of 3-D Space on the Path to Publication, an afternoon workshop at the Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers conference. www.wifyr.com


​Perfecting the Picture Book I with Lisa Katzenberger, author of It Will Be Okay and National, Average, Regular, Ordinary Day. I'll be serving as Teaching Assistant to Lisa in this fabulous class. 6 weeks, starting June 14. Sign up here at The Writing Barn.
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nErD Camp PA 2021, July 15. Panel member. Virtual event Hosted by Millersville University.
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WHY I WRITE

I like to write stories that show the impossible becoming possible with resilience, creativity, and a firm hold on hope. When I can, I also tuck in a little humor. Sometimes, a whole bunch of it. And because my curiosity tends to be piqued by my affinity for science, I love finding ways to sprinkle in unusual tidbits of the natural world. In Chicken Frank, Dinosaur! those fun tidbits take center stage. I can’t wait to share this picture book in October!

Overall, I hope readers will recognize that the strength in my characters is something that lies in themselves, and that they leave my stories with a lighter, brighter heart after reading them.

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PAST EVENTS

How We Snagged Our Deal - Conferences! (part 2). April 16, Read how three other debut authors and myself got our contracts for our debut picture books on the 21 For the Books blog.
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Author Intro! March 26. It will be my turn to be boosted into the spotlight with my picture book debut group @21fortheBooks on Twitter and Instagram. Share in the fun with RTs, tagging friends, and the chance to win a critique of a picture book manuscript from me. 

​#PBParty Showcase! March 22-26. I'm thrilled to see my picture book manuscript, RAILROAD CAKE, featured as a finalist here out of 1,000 entries. This story is inspired by my family history and connection to early train travel.
 
Cover Reveal! March 19. Snag the first look at Chicken Frank, Dinosaur! on the Good Reads With Ronna website. Click here.

Cricket magazine. ​February 2021. Check it out for a recipe and a bit of railroad history!

​24 Carrot Writing Blog, November 30, 2020. My fellow debut authors of the 21 for the Books crew share our goals and expectations for 2021 as we face new challenges in creating new content alongside meeting new readers. Click here

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SK Wenger, Children's Author

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