We are made up of
& connected by stories...
What are yours?
find my plays & fiction here...
WHAT'S NEW
COMING IN AUGUST @ LINEAGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: In concert with musicians, dancers, and writers, we will be facilitating community workshops for those impacted by the EATON FIRE--with an end goal of creating a piece for Altadena by Altadenans. Workshops for all ages on 8/15 and 9/12. More info soon!
MAY 2026 - I am excited to share that my Claremont Graduate Teacher Education Residency will be at CS-Arts (Duarte) in 12th Grade Honors English! I am so excited to teach, learn, and grow in this exciting community.
APRIL 2026 - My most recent SCHOLAR MATCH high school senior got into her first choice school, University of Massachusetts - Amherst. Congratulations!
APRIL 2026 - Read my LA-SCBWI Kite Tales blog about getting to work with author Sherry Shahan on my manuscript I Speak for the Trees.
FEB 2026 - Read the LA-SCBWI Kite Tales blog by my mentor, Sherry Shahan, a word from our 2025 mentor.
JAN 2026 - Exciting news! I started the Masters in Teacher Education program at Claremont Graduate University and I am currently enrolled in Teaching and Learning Process for Equity and Social Justice with Professors Bermúdez and Suafo'a.
APRIL 2024 - Read my LA-SCBWI Kite Tales blog, You Are a Writer (And You Should Apply to the Sue Alexander Grant!)
MARCH 2024 - Slemons Productions performed a reading of my newest title for teens, THE WALL OF REJECTION, a full-length play that tackles the chaos and carnage that is the college admissions process--now with zombies!
SEPT 2023 - WINNER of the LA-SCBWI Sue Alexander Award for my magical middle-grade birth-of-an-activist story, I SPEAK FOR THE TREES.
MAY 2024 - PASADENA STORYLAB ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2024 CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES FOR KIDS - SIGN UP NOW!
APRIL 2024 - I'm finishing up my first season as a coach for ScholarMatch, a nonprofit that makes college possible for underserved youth. I can't encourage you enough to apply to be a college coach!
OCTOBER 2023 - Spent another amazing 826LA Personal Statement Day working with Venice High School seniors on their college applications. Become a volunteer now!