Thanks to Frances Perkins: Fighter for Workers’ Rights
Peachtree Publishing, 2020
Illustrations for a nonfiction picture book biography about Frances Perkins, who fought behind the scenes for better working conditions for everyone. As Secretary of Labor, she became the first female U.S. Cabinet member. Written by Deborah Hopkinson. 36 pages, with color illustrations throughout. Acrylic paint, pencils, digital. Available at local bookstores, or online via Indiebound, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon.
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
Away With Words: The Daring Story of Isabella Bird
Peachtree Publishing, 2019
Illustrations for a nonfiction picture book biography about Isabella Bird, who overcame childhood illness and Victorian society to find her voice as a celebrated travel writer. Written by Lori Mortensen. 36 pages, with color illustrations throughout, drawn digitally. Available at local bookstores, or online via Indiebound, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon.
Parents’ Choice Foundation Parents’ Choice Recommended Award
Book Trailers
2018–2023
Book trailers created for marketing purposes. Scripts by Kristy Caldwell, video editing by Kelly O’Donnell. Original music by John Michael Caldwell (Thanks to Frances Perkins).
1. Trailer for Thanks to Frances Perkins
4. Trailer for Away With Words
1. Cover / 2. p 09 / 3. pp 12–13 / 4. p 16 / 5. p 25 / 6. Endpages
Flowers for Sarajevo
Peachtree Publishing, 2017
Illustrations for a historical fiction picture book that tells the story of a young boy’s resilience during the Bosnian War and emphasizes the ripple effects of one brave act. Written by John McCutcheon. Ink, pencil, charcoal, digital. Available at local bookstores, or online via Indiebound, Barnes & Noble, Amazon.
Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year / New York Public Library Best Books for Kids / American Bookseller Association ABC Best Books for Young Readers