UPCOMING EVENTS
The Importance of Hooks in Nonfiction
October 14, 2025 - I'll be teaching a virtual course with Sourcebooks editor Anna Luketic for The Writers' Loft from 7-9:30 p.m. We'll be discussing what makes a great hook and how you can find the hook in your own nonfiction project. Register here.
PAST EVENTS
Broom's Bloom Dairy book signing
September 18, 2025 - Come visit me and the stars of The Dog Who Saved the Bees at Broom's Bloom Dairy in Bel Air, Maryland, from 2-6 p.m. There will even be specially made "Mack" ice cream!
Falling Branch Brewery book signing
September 19, 2025 - I'll be at Falling Branch Brewery in Street, Maryland, with the stars of The Dog Who Saved the Bees from 5-8 p.m. Kids are welcome and we'll be joined by three dog rescue organizations.
Ivy Kids Saturday
September 20, 2025 - A storytime and book signing for The Dog Who Saved the Bees at The Ivy Bookshop at the The Shops at Kenilworth in Towson, Maryland. I'll be there with the stars of the book Cybil Preston and Mack the Bee Dog! Learn more and register here.
Eden Mill Nature Center event
September 22, 2025 - Join me and the stars of The Dog Who Saved the Bees at Eden Mill Nature Center in Pylesville, Maryland, for a fun and educational evening from 6-7:30 p.m. Learn more and register here.
Jarrettsville Veterinary Center book signing
September 23, 2025 - I'll be signing The Dog Who Saved the Bees at Jarrettsville Veterinary Center in Jarrettsville, Maryland, from 6-8 p.m. And Mack will be giving paw-tographs!
Maryland Department of Agriculture book celebration
September 24, 2025 - Come celebrate The Dog Who Saved the Bees at the offices of the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis, Maryland. I will be signing books along with Cybil and Mack from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. And we will have a special guest!
Building Brilliant Book Proposals workshop
June 3 & 5, 2025 - An online mini course with the Highlights Foundation. My agent Jacqui Lipton and I will break down the key elements of a standout nonfiction book proposal and share strategies to make yours hard to resist.
Book Signing
March 13, 2025 - I was at the Indigo bookstore in Ajax, Ontario signing my books.
Awesome Animal Abilities
October 9, 2024 - An exciting event at the Rossland Branch of the Whitby Public Library to discuss my middle grade nonfiction books about dogs and other animals.
Book Signing
October 20, 2024 - I was at the Indigo bookstore in Ajax, Ontario signing my books.
Rock Your Research workshop
October 22 & 24, 2024 - An online mini course with the Highlights Foundation about the tools and strategies writers need to confidently dig into research for both fiction and nonfiction.
Love Is a Three-Letter Word
November 16, 2023 - Book event at the Rossland Branch of the Whitby Public Library to discuss whether a dog should be your next family member and how to choose the right breed.
Storybook Nook
August 27, 2023 - Toby Tootles story time in Kids World at the Canadian National Exhibition. Let's go to the Ex!
Toby Tootles Story Time
August 22, 2023 - A fun book event at the Rossland Branch of the Whitby Public Library. We even made fart putty!
Research Intensive
August 12-20, 2023 - An online two-weekend course with the Highlights Foundation to help you focus your research skills and build your confidence for adding facts to your fiction or nonfiction.
Rock Your Research and Proposals
May 8 & 10, 2023 - An online mini course with the Highlights Foundation about the tools and strategies writers need to confidently dig into research and book proposals.
Texas Library Association Conference
April 19-20, 2023 - Toby Tootles book signings with illustrator Mary Sullivan at the Sleeping Bear Press booth at TLA.
ON THE WEB
Mathical Interview
October 1, 2025 - I was interviewed by Kirsten Bohl of the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute about Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities. We discussed why I wrote the book and the fascinating things I discovered while doing so. Watch the interview here.
Don't Give Up
August 4, 2025 - An essay on the Picture Books, Eh! blog about not giving up on stories of your heart, particularly as it applies to my book The Dog Who Saved the Bees. Read the post here.
Cantastic Authorpalooza on L.E. Carmichael's blog
August 2, 2025 - An essay on The Dog Who Saved the Bees and not giving up on stories of your heart. Read the essay here.
Perfect Picture Book Friday with Maria Marshall
August 1, 2025 - A wonderful review of The Dog Who Saved the Bees on Maria Marshall's blog. Read the review here.
Perfect Picture Book Friday with Vivian Kirkfield
August 1, 2025 - A book birthday celebration and the inspiration behind The Dog Who Saved the Bees on Vivian Kirkfield's blog. Read the interview here.
The Picture Book Buzz with Maria Marshall
July 28, 2025 - An interview on Maria Marshall's blog about my research process and my book The Dogs Who Saved the Bees. Read the interview here.
DogTV podcast episode #73
July 15, 2025 - I was a guest on the DogTV podcast to discuss writing for children, dog senses, and my books Making Sense of Dog Senses, Dogs vs. Humans, and The Dog Who Saved the Bees. Listen to the podcast here.
Creator Corner Interview on the Owlkids Blog
April 23, 2025 - An author and illustrator interview about Dogs vs. Humans. Check out the interview here.
How Dog Training Helped My Writing Life
March 31, 2025 - An essay on the Picture Books, Eh! blog about how my experiences as a dog trainer benefited my writing journey, especially as it pertains to my book Dogs vs. Humans: A Showdown of the Senses. Read the post here.
The Picture Book Buzz with Maria Marshall
March 24, 2025 - An interview on Maria Marshall's blog about my writing life and my book Dogs vs. Humans: A Showdown of the Senses. Read the interview here.
Perfect Picture Book Friday with Maria Marshall
March 28, 2025 - A wonderful review of Dogs vs. Humans: A Showdown of the Senses on Maria Marshall's blog. Read the review here.
Author Interview with Alisha Gabriel
March 6, 2025 - An interview on Alisha Gabriels's blog about the inspiration and challenges behind my book Dogs vs. Humans: A Showdown of the Senses. Read the interview here.
Six Questions with Mary Boone
December 10, 2024 - An interview on Mary Boone's blog about my childhood and my middle grade book Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities. Read the interview here.
Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations interview
December 6, 2024 - An interview with author Kirsten W. Larson about nonfiction book proposals. Watch the interview here.
The Magician Behind the Curtain with Nerdy Book Club
August 22, 2024 - A blog post about my journey from young reader to author. Read the essay here.
Interview with the Highlights Foundation
May 29, 2024 - Celebrating the release of my middle grade nonfiction book Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities with the Highlights Foundation. Read the interview here.
Instagram Chat with the Highlights Foundation
April 22, 2024 - Celebrating the release of my middle grade nonfiction book Making Sense of Dog Senses with the Highlights Foundation. Watch the interview here.
Creator Corner Interview on the Owlkids Blog
April 2, 2024 - An author and illustrator interview about Making Sense of Dog Senses. Check out the interview here.
Animal Perceptions Interview on From the Mixed-Up Files Blog
March 26, 2024 - An author interview about writing nonfiction about dogs and other animals. Check out the interview here.
STEM Tuesday on From the Mixed-Up Files Blog
March 5, 2024 - Making Sense of Dog Senses was featured on the Animal Perceptions book list. Check out the entire list.
Building Brilliant Book Proposals on the NF Fest Blog
February 14, 2024 - I discussed how to create an irresistible nonfiction book proposal. Check out the post here.
Tuesday Debut on Susanna Leonard Hill's Blog
April 18, 2023 - Susanna and I talked about my writing journey. Read more here.
Perfect Picture Book Friday on Vivian's Kirkfield's Blog
March 24, 2023 - Vivian shares a review of Toby Tootles and a recipe for fart putty! Read more here.
Welcome post on Laura Roettiger's Blog
March 7, 2023 - Laura asked me about what I was like as a child and what inspires my writing. Read the post here.
Interview on Lynn Becker's Blog
March 1, 2023 - Lynn and I talked about the story behind Toby Tootles. Read the post here.
Book of the Week
May 8, 2023 - Fox 43 News chose Toby Tootles as their book of the week. Listen to the newscaster giggle over the story!