Author of books 4 children. Picture books, chapter books, and an occasional novel. I’ve penned SOUL FOOD SUNDAY (⭐️), WELCOME TO FORT GOODE, THE WALK ( ⭐️), MISSING MOMMA (⭐️), LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL (⭐️), THE TABLE (⭐️). I treat others the way I want to be treated.https://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3mg3oq4ttsk2aIt was my pleasure to talk to @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and @brennajeanneret.bsky.social on the #VerseShow podcast. Check out my interview and their interviews with other #KidLit folks, such as Caldecott Honoree Jason Griffin, anywhere podcasts are streamed.02 Mar 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3oq4ttsk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3mfym3xedy22eIt’s happening and I’m so excited. Thank you @vashtiharrison.bsky.social for the visual. My next book with Jason Griffin, ON FRIDAYS, launches in the world on 9.1.26. Preorder now!01 Mar 2026 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfym3xedy22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3mf3qsknexs2lAmazing illustrator! #SoulFoodSunday #FishFryFriday #MyDaddyIsACowboy #BoogieBoogieYall [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Feb 2026 23:47 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf3qsknexs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3mejsvqnmys2hI’m so excited for this book! 😂 [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Feb 2026 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejsvqnmys2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3mejsujsiq22h💕 [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Feb 2026 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejsujsiq22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3mdlyveirqc2mI love these two humans. I have the honor of calling both CG & Eileen friends! This will be an amazing book and I can’t wait to let them double Dutch into your hearts! [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jan 2026 00:04 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdlyveirqc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3m45kdrcsq22oCongrats, Nikki! I’m excited to add this one to my shelf! [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Oct 2025 04:10 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3m45kdrcsq22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3m3aadunshs2wI am such a fan of @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social and last night at the Brooklyn Public Library I’m reminded why. He is so thoughtful and intentional about his writing. Now I have to go buy Jay Ellis’ book. If you haven’t read the TRACK series, pick up GHOST, LU, SUNNI, PATINA, and now COACH!15 Oct 2025 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3aadunshs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3lzj4pt33rc2aIf you love books, creators who write and illustrate books for children, and illustrations in books, then you should join me and the folks at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social on October 16, 2025 to celebrate MOCK AWARDS NIGHT! Go to the Silver Unicorn Bookstore website for details. Don’t miss it!23 Sep 2025 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzj4pt33rc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3lxh3d2f2sk26Jason Griffin and I were invited to talk about our new book, ON FRIDAYS, which comes out next year. But we couldn’t talk about it without diving deep and discussing THE TABLE first. Check out the interview on the @readinginthemiddle.bsky.social podcast NOW! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reading-in-the-middle/id1761722325?i=100072373763328 Aug 2025 08:02 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxh3d2f2sk26https://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3lw5bxv25j222#DaGild #TheGildedAge When I say Black folks are not monolith & that we are smart, complex, and strategic, I’m referring to The Kirklands & The Scotts. This battle is both relatable and nuanced. And even though I love Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald is having the last word and shutting this down. https://media.tenor.com/fDIlF430tQMAAAAC/eyebrow-raise-dr-william-kirland.gif?hh=498&ww=49811 Aug 2025 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw5bxv25j222https://bsky.app/profile/armyvet5.bsky.social/post/3lv7raq6huc2xYou still have time to register for this amazing webinar. Come ready to learn to write and harvest your memories so you may tell stories. This webinar may be the answer to your writing prayers. Spaces still available. Check out @writeloudly.bsky.social page for sign-up info & registration details. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jul 2025 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:uxtnjkzr7o7zuotn3egw66by/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv7raq6huc2x