another cover reveal

Are you ready for this gorgeousness by Bea Jackson? Geneva B did an excellent job with the first three covers in the Dragons in a Bag series but this one is simply sublime…and Bea was very patient as we kept tweaking it here and there. I just got preliminary cover options for my next picture book and hope to share that final cover soon. But for now I’ll just let you know that I’m working hard on Book #5 (closing in on 20K words!) and Book #3 has mysteriously gone on sale at Target.com this weekend—with Amazon automatically matching the low price. So if you haven’t had a chance to grab a copy of The Witch’s Apprentice, now might be the time! If you’re not familiar with the series (where have you been?!), head over to Edi Campbell’s blog for a recap.

If you’re looking for virtual summer events, join us for nErD Camp PA on July 15th. This year’s theme is banned books so I’ll be sharing my experience with challenges and bans while my co-panelists emphasize the need for books that reflect a range of realities. You can register for the conference here.