Izzy is adopted and very proud of her adoption story. Not only that, she’s the adoptive mother to a very cute dog, Rollo. Learn more about Adoption Awareness Month here and more about Izzy and Rollo here.

Are you a Cookie Person, or is Cake more your thing—after all, you can have it and eat it too?  Or maybe you think Pie is à la mode? Join author Caroline Adderson as she shares her delicious new picture book, It Happened on Sweet Street.  Find out who won the soon-to-be-famous Battle of the Desserts.  Sweet-toothed listeners of all ages welcome! Get your FREE TICKETS for this virtual event here.

Why not pop over to Instagram @carolineaddersonkids and hear from Izzy herself? Friday 9 October at 11:00 am Pacific Time, 2:00 pm Eastern Time.

October 6 is the official publication date of Izzy in the Doghouse and Izzy’s introduction to the world. Izzy’s a kooky kid. I hope you enjoy her! A huge thanks to the hilarious Kelly Collier!

I’m so please to be taking part in the Winnipeg International Writers Festival! On Sunday, 27 September I’ll be teaching a virtual workshop on Writing Juvenile Fiction. Click here for details!

It’s always a thrill when the actual book arrives! This one got here a little late, but that only made for a sweeter reception. Read more about It Happened on Sweet Street here.

It’s July 7, the Bookday of It Happened on Sweet Street, the official publication date! Here’s a spread for the party I might have had if parties had been allowed. Notice the rival desserts are all present: cake, cookies and pie? Enjoy!

Apple-blackberry under an ineffective lattice. There are much more spectacular pies to be found on Sweet Street! Check it out!

I’m so happy to see the finished cover art for Pierre & Paul: Dragons! Thank you so much to the wonderful Alice Carter! See more of Alice’s work here.

Blackberry Buttermilk Upside Down Cake. Great with a book!