Favorite Books as a kid?

I loved to read. The bookmobile used to park at the end of our yard. I loved fables, William Steig, Anne of Green Gables, Laura Ingalls Wilder, My Side of the Mountain, Where the Red Fern Grows, Corduroy, Ferdinand, Snowy Day, The Mitten, Strega Nona, Ox-Cart Man…

Favorite Books as an adult?

I still read a lot of kids books! Some of my new favorites are: The Day You Begin, Watercress, anything by Vera Brosgol or Remy Lai, Sofia Valdez Future Prez, To The Other Side, Mexikid, The First Rule of Punk, The Last Cuentista, Red, White & Whole…I could go on and on. Some favorite grownup books: Grapes of Wrath, Interpreter of Maladies, Like Water for Chocolate, The Bean Trees, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Confederacy of Dunces…

Favorite Music?

I have pretty diverse taste. I bet I can find something I love in almost every music genre. I enjoy talking about music, books, art, movies, and traveling.

A Few of My Favorite Things?

Running my fingers through prairie grass, finding smooth skipping stones, listening to a babbling brook, the feel of ocean waves on my feet, the sound of a crackling fire, the sound of birds chirping, the smell of a new book, hugs from my boys, my kitty’s fur, singing when no one is listening.

Hobbies?

I took piano for 13 years and still play when I can, I love to run (for long distances), read, write, draw, hike, walk, garden, practice my Spanish, take in art of all forms, hang out with my boys and my friends, dance, eat good food, daydream, and travel!!!

Fun Fact (old)

My great-uncle was a famous accordion player, and I used to play duets with him at family reunions.

Fun Fact (new)

When I worked in advertising, one of my first commercial shoots was a series of TV ads for the Cleveland Cavaliers, featuring their newest player, LeBron James.

Fun Fact (random)

In High School, I was the State Champ in the Prose category for Oral Interpretation. In my piece I played 4 young adult siblings, 3 boys and their sister (who was processing a traumatic experience).