Still A Goalie
Still A Goalie is a 634-word picture book for children ages 4-8 that defies the cliched sports narrative in favor of an equally difficult athletic accomplishment—the ability to understand the body’s limits. It will appeal to readers who enjoyed Platanos Are Love by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and Mariyah Rahman (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2023) and Out on a Limb by Jordan Morris and Charlie Mylie (Harry N. Abrams, 2022).
Synopsis: Hannah is the star goalkeeper of her lacrosse team. But when she gets injured right before a big championship game, her fiery spirit and competitive nature come in direct conflict with her need to heal. With the help of her trusted grandmother, Nani, a whole lot of patience, Hannah embarks on a healing journey that makes her stronger than ever.
Marshmallows
Marshmallows is a 517-word picture book for ages 4-8. Like Gibberish (Young Vo, 2024, Levine Querido), The Name Jar (Yangsook Choi, 2023, Dragonfly Books), and Halal Hot Dogs (Susannah Aziz, 2021, Little Bee Books), Marshmallows appeals to readers who love stories about inclusion, culture and friendship.
Synopsis: Aydin is excited to be going to his friend’s birthday party. It sounds like it’s going to be a blast. Soccer–yes! Games–yes! S’mores–uh oh! Aydin can only eat halal marshmallows and fears that his new friends will think he’s weird. With the party one short day away, Aydin sends himself on a race against time to search out the gooey treat that he can eat.
It’s Raining Cats and Lemons
It’s Raining Cats and Lemons, my 607-word picture book manuscript that celebrates imagination, problem-solving, and the joy of family. It’s Raining Cats and Lemons will appeal to readers who love books about family connection and creativity, such as Fridays Are for Churros by Jenny Alvarado (Holiday House, 2025) and Summer is for Cousins by Rajani LaRocca and Abhi Alwar (Harry N. Abrams, 2023).
Synopsis: Ani spends her last week of summer on an island chasing teal waves, building lopsided sandcastles, and watching her parents dance under the stars. When the family gets back home, everything seems glum and gray until Ani comes up with a brilliant idea. Using her love of art, Ani creates cutouts of cats and lemons bringing back the sunshine of the island—and the joy of spending time with her family in a fun way.