Highlights Foundation Scholarship

It was an honor to be named the 2022 recipient of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Scholarship with the Highlights Foundation. I used my scholarship to attend a workshop with the inimitable Erin Entrada Kelly and Laurel Snyder.

24 Hi-Lo Books for Striving Middle Grade and YA ReadersHi-Lo titles are high-interest stories written at a lower reading level for striving readers. These 24 books, in genres ranging from romance to horror, are sure to grip readers with relatable main characters and contemporary coming-of-age themes.

Starred Review from the SLJ

Doubles from the White Lightening Mysteries received a starred review from the School Library Journal! Five books from the series were featured on the SLJ's list for hi-lo books for striving middle grade and YA readers.