So looking forward to sharing my new book, SIGNS OF FRIENDSHIP, illustrated by Ziyue Chen and out with Simon & Schuster on March 25, 2025
New Book Announcement: SIGNS OF FRIENDSHIP!
Thrilled to announce my latest book, SIGNS OF FRIENDSHIP, illustrated by Ziyue Chen, will be published by S&S/Paula Wiseman Books in Spring 2025!
STARRED Kirkus review for BRAVO, LITTLE BIRD!
Thrilled to share the Starred Review from Kirkus for BRAVO, LITTLE BIRD, illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki, out with Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books on February 21, 2023!
New Book Announcement: BRAVO, LITTLE BIRD!
So pleased to share the Publisher’s Weekly announcement for BRAVO, LITTLE BIRD! to be illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki, edited by Catherine Laudone of Simon & Schuster, and published in spring of 2023! This book tells the story of friendship between an old man and a bird who bond over their shared love of music - until the day the old man’s music stops, and Little Bird finds a special way to honor his memory.
Kirkus Review- Dylan's Dragon
Kirkus says of DYLAN’S DRAGON, “A reminder that making time to play can bring a little bit of magic back into our days.” Full review here!
Dylan's Dragon - Cover!
So pleased to share the beautiful cover of DYLAN’S DRAGON, illustrated by Ben Whitehouse - out from Albert Whitman in April of 2021!
SUGAR AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING MICE - COVER!
SUGAR AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING MICE, the sequel to MICE SKATING, is illustrated by Christee Curran-Bauer and will be in stores October 6, 2020! Check out the cover!
BUNNY'S BOOK CLUB - LIVE at the Lifeline Theater in Chicago!!
Thrilled to announce BUNNY’S BOOK CLUB will be live on stage at the Lifeline Theater in Chicago, IL from January 11th - February 16, 2020! For more information about this special show or to buy tickets, visit the theater’s website here!
A great BUTTERFLIES review from the Wall Street Journal
SO thrilled that Meghan Cox Gurdon reviewed BUTTERFLIES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL in the Wall Street Journal! Check out the article here!
STARRED review of BUTTERFLIES in School Library Journal!!!
Thrilled to share a starred review of BUTTERFLIES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, illustrated by Dream Chen!
Excellent KIRKUS review of BUNNY'S BOOK CLUB GOES TO SCHOOL!
Check out the full review here!
Awesome KIRKUS review for BUTTERFLIES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Check out the full review here!
BUTTERFLIES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - Cover Reveal
Annie’s latest book, BUTTERFLIES ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, illustrated by the amazing Dream Chen, will be released by Sterling Kids on May 7, 2019! It’s available for pre-order now! Here’s a first look at the cover!
Excellent BOOKLIST review of THE CHRISTMAS TREE WHO LOVED TRAINS!
Thrilled by this wonderful review of THE CHRISTMAS TREE WHO LOVED TRAINS in the September 15th issue of BOOKLIST! “A charming holiday story.”
Awesome Kirkus review for THE CHRISTMAS TREE WHO LOVED TRAINS!
Thrilled by this fantastic review of THE CHRISTMAS TREE WHO LOVED TRAINS from Kirkus Reviews! "Reminiscent of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Fir-Tree," this story of friendship will warm children's hearts." Check out the full review here!
You're invited to THE CHRISTMAS TREE WHO LOVED TRAINS Launch Party!
Please join Annie for a fun and festive launch party and story time to celebrate the release of THE CHRISTMAS TREE WHO LOVED TRAINS, illustrated by Paola Zakimi! All are welcome to River Road Books on Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 2-4pm. There will be books, Christmas cookies treats, trains, and lots of good cheer!
THE CHRISTMAS TREE WHO LOVED TRAINS - Cover reveal!
So excited to share the cover of the forthcoming THE CHRISTMAS TREE WHO LOVED TRAINS, illustrated by the amazing Paola Zakimi! The book releases with HarperCollins on September 18, 2018! Available for pre-order now!
BUNNY'S BOOK CLUB chosen for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
Thrilled and honored that BUNNY'S BOOK CLUB has been chosen for the 2018 line up of Dolly Parton's amazing Imagination Library! This phenomenal book gifting program mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the US, UK, Canada, and Austraia. The organization has already donated more than 100 million books and counting!
MICE SKATING - one of A Mighty Girl's 2017 Books of the Year!
Honored to see MICE SKATING listed as a book of the year both for ages 3-5 and 6-8 on A Mighty Girl's website! Check out this amazing list of books!
NY Times Book Facebook Live MICE SKATING interview and live draw!!
A true honor and thrill to participate in the NY Times Books Facebook Live interview and live draw with Teagan White, incredible illustrator of MICE SKATING! Interview by Maria Russo, NYT Children's Books Editor! Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/nytbooks/videos/1722575034439663/