Big News!

I’m excited to share that HARBORING HOPE has been named the
2024 Winner of the Flora Stieglitz Straus Award, by the Children’s Book Committee at the Bank Street College of Education. The award honors “a distinguished work of nonfiction that serves as an inspiration to young people.” That means the world to me. Thank you, Bank Street!

 

Picture Book
Unique Biographies for Kids
The book is a love letter to a very sweet bear, and one of the better animals-in-war nonfiction picture book titles I’ve ever seen.”
—Betsy Bird, Fuse 8

 

Middle Grade

Bank Street Flora Stieglitz Staus Award

A Junior Library Guild
Gold Standard Selection

 

Picture Book Coming September 28, 2021

Picture Book

Mathical Book Prize


"Immensely satisfying for young number lovers and fascinating for everyone." —Kirkus (starred review)

“A bedtime read that can grow with a curious child. VERDICT: A lovely addition to home libraries and library collections.” —School Library Journal

“Early math concepts, and a reminder that we’re all connected to something larger than ourselves. Splendid.”
—Julie Danielson

Available now

Picture Book

2022 Notable Poetry Book
—NCTE Award for Excellence

“Thoughtful and thought-provoking”
—Kirkus (
starred review)

“A fantastic resource”
—School Library Journal

“I encourage everyone to read this book.” —Dr. Jane Goodall

No doubt about it—plastic is everywhere, from our phones to our toys and utensils. But the plastic we throw away is piling up on landfills and in the ocean, hurting the health of our planet. This book spotlights the growing threat AND introduces the inspiring kids around the world who are tackling the problem head-on. Includes tips about what YOU can do too!

Available now

Middle Grade

 

2023 Christopher Award Winner!

2023 Sydney Taylor Notable

Finalist for the 2023 National Jewish Book Awards

2022 Nerdies Award: Poetry
and Novels in Verse


Co-authored with Zhanna’s son Greg Dawson, this middle grade biography in verse celebrates the courage of kids and the life-saving power of the arts.

“Highly recommended.”
—Jewish Book Council

"A profound and powerful story of the Holocaust, told with heart, soul, and music."
Kathryn Lasky, Newbery Honoree and winner of the National Jewish Book Award

“This lyrical book is one of the most truthful survivor stories I’ve ever read.”
—Jack Kliger, President and CEO, Museum of Jewish Heritage

“A harrowing and remarkable story of strength and survival.” —Kirkus

Available now


“All that I hope to say in books…is that I love the world.” —E. B. White

 

 

 Virtual and In-person Author School Visits Available! Find out more here.

COMING SOON

LIFEBOAT 5
Simon and Schuster
October 8, 2024

SPIDER WOMAN
illustrated by Sophie Blackall
HarperCollins, 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

Illustrations from The Last Straw © 2021  by Christiane Engel

Illustrations from The Last Straw © 2021
by Christiane Engel

March 4, 2024
nErDcampCT
Sedgewick Middle School
West Hartford, CT
8am—3:30pm

May 4, 2024
Hudson Children’s
Book Festival

Hudson, NY
10am—3pm

September 28, 2024
Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
Chappaqua, NY
10am—4pm