I am currently trying to go through traditional publishing of a series about a boxer puppy. As someone who has always been fond of rhyming books, I am excited to share the joy they bring to kids from birth through at least second grade. This series follows the adventures of Max, a brindle-colored European Boxer. The first book, MAX’S FIRST DAY, is a traditional rhyming story depicting Max's introduction to puppy school. He is scared about this new place until he meets some friends and realizes that school can be fun. The second book, MY TUMMY MADE ME DO IT! shares how Max’s love for blackberries distracts him and he wanders and gets lost. As he is being chased by a cat, he runs back through all of the places he saw on his journey. Kids can participate in the repetition and learn about prepositions as they follow Max’s journey back home. In the third book, THE DOCTOR VISIT, Max and Mama share their diverse experiences of Max's first vet visit from their individual perspectives. The fourth book, CHOOSE MAX’S ADVENTURES, allows the reader to pick which adventure to read next to discover places Max explored, and whether he enjoyed each place.

I also have a chapter book about two characters, Maggie and Zelia, titled; JUICY WORDS. Maggie is a shy girl who prefers the comfort and safety of her home. On the other hand, Zelia is a whirlwind of energy, always on the move and sharing whatever pops into her mind. Although Maggie is visually impaired, she possesses a unique superpower that Zelia helps her discover. The story revolves around the girls' journey of building friendships and embarking on various adventures. My inspiration for this book comes from my experience of reading thousands of books to students. I observed the lack of stories in which visually impaired students could imagine themselves. I wanted them to be recognized for their strengths rather than just their differences.

In addition to these stories, I am collaborating with my brother, an environmental scientist, on a STEM book for kids. Given my background in writing Project-Based Learning curriculum, we are combining our expertise to produce an engaging STEM book. I am excited about these projects and many more that I am working on currently. Stay tuned for the release of these books in the future!