​Resume

overview

I'm an experienced freelance writer, open to assignments in the educational market. 

Subjects: Social studies (government, law, political science, history); science (nature, technology); careers.

Qualifications: Children’s writer and blogger, experienced with meeting assignment specifications and deadlines; degrees in environmental studies and policy studies; environmental and government attorney.

Specialty: Translating complex concepts into clear, simple language.

Experience: I've written nonfiction and fiction for the trade press, book packagers, educational publishers, and magazines. This includes books from picture books to YA, articles, stories, test passages and other educational content.

Education

University of California, J.D.
University of California Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

Dartmouth College, B.A. cum laude, Policy Studies/Environmental Studies

Selected Publications

Published books
  • Junior Ranger Activity Book, National Geographic Kids (160 pages, ages 8-12, uncredited author), 2016
  • Getting Paid to Make Cosplay Costumes and Props (Turning Your Tech Hobbies into a Career) Rosen Publishing, 80 pages, grades 7-12, 2017
  • All About Apps (Cutting Edge Technology) Focus Readers, 32 pages, grades 4-7, 2017
  • Moose (Animals of North America) Focus Readers, 32 pages, grades 3-5, 2017
Forthcoming books: 2017 and 2018
  • Rhyming picture book, Holiday House
  • Young Adult nonfiction, Lerner Publishing, science/social science issues
  • Elephants (African Animals series), School & Library Market
  • Using Math in Fashion (middle school), School & Library Market
  • Redwoods (Natural Wonders series), School & Library Market

Science/Nature articles and activities for children
  • “Attack of the Flying Squid,” Ask, March 2017
  • “Look Out! Salamander Crossing!” Fun for Kidz, Nov./Dec. 2016.
  • “The Probability of Purple Peas,” Ask, Sept. 2015
  • “Tower Power” (solar power technology), Schoolwide, Inc., March 2015
  • “Harnessing the Desert Sun”, AppleSeeds, July 2014
  • “Metamorphosis” (word game), Spider, forthcoming

History/Social Studies articles, stories, and poetry for children
  • "Abby Goes to La Feria," FACES, May/June 2017
  • “La Feria—The Fair” (nonfiction poem), Highlights for Children, April 2016
  • “Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys,” Schoolwide, Inc., March 2015
  • “Marching to Montgomery and Beyond” (interview), Cobblestone, Feb. 2015
  • “All in the Family—The Story of the Pinzon Brothers,” AppleSeeds, Sept. 2012
  • "Hola, Amiga" (story), Imagination Café, April 2012

Publications for Adults
  • “Wonder Puppy” (story), included in Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Very Good, Very Bad Dog, Feb. 2016.
  • “Muse” (poem),  Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Bulletin, Nov./Dec. 2014.
  • “Life Lessons, One Family’s Year of Homeschooling” (essay), KidsVT, Sept. 2013

Blog Posts (see more HERE)​

activities and hobbies

  • Reading mentor at elementary school
  • Elementary school environmental educator
  • Board chair of land conservancy
  • Board chair of music school
  • Cellist in quartet and community orchestra
  • Member of Vermont State Bar, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the League of Vermont Writers, the Vermont Humanities Council, and the Vermont Historical Society.