I have been writing picture books and easy-to-read chapter books for more than twenty-five years. 

My newest book is Before We Eat: from farm to table (Second Edition 2018), with gorgeous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Mary Azarian.

I am a former elementary school teacher, school librarian and reference librarian in a public library. I now write full-time and do author visits to schools.

For the last few years, I have also been writing poetry for adults. I am available for poetry readings for interested groups and organizations.

My husband and I have four grown sons. We live in Phillipsburg, NJ. Our last name has a short "i" sound and rhymes with "listen".

Now available!

Coming in May

Before We Eat: from farm to table

in board book format