Reflecting on a great year of school visits and inspiring conversations with young readers. Grateful to the educators and students who made each visit memorable. Looking forward to next year’s creative discussions.

A Stellar Purpose III wins Silver in the 2025 Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice Awards in the Young Adult Fiction category.

Whether I’m explaining how a book goes from idea to print, or diving into the big themes behind my A Stellar Purpose trilogy—environmental protection, animal rights, social change—what I love most is the spark of connection when students realize they can do it too.