“Truth is not in what happens but in what it tells us about who we are.”

-Neil Gaiman (on the art of fiction)

As a writer, my goal is to see the big picture, yet explore what lies beyond. It’s not until I look deeper than the skin of a character, a fresh fall of snow, or a shroud of autumn leaves that I can find hidden and necessary truths.

Coming soon: picture book HOSEA PLAYS ON, with Sterling Children's Publishing!

SCBWI Member, Former Rochester Children's Book Festival Co-Director, RACWI Co-President, NYRSA Literacy Advocate Award Recipient.

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A Name Of Honor

A Name of Honor

Gaetana Curatolo takes a mental journey back to 1912, when as an 8-year-old girl, in a small Italian village, she dreams of moving to America. Travel back in time and witness Gaetana's tumultuous coming of age as she prepares for a new life and a new identity. Based on a true story!

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Upcoming Events/News

Rutgers University Council on Children's Literature

One-on-One Conference
October 20, 2018

Rochester City School District - School 57

Festival-to-Go Program
October 17, 2018

Pembroke Intermediate School

"Write It!" Program
April-May 2018

Warsaw Elementary School

Writer-in-Residence
April-May 2018

SCBWI Western/Central NY Conference

March 24-25, 2018

Canandaigua Elementary School

"Writers for Real" Program
March 8, 2018