I hope April is treating you well. This month I’m trying something new. I’m making Joyful Noise about someone else’s work that has been life changing for me. It has changed the way I feel about a once awkward and taboo (to me) topic…
Today is the day! The Feelings Deck for Kids: 30 Activities for Handling Big Emotions by Seth Shugar, Julie Kavanagh and illustrated by me are out in the world! I’m so proud to be a part of the project published by Bala Kids Books…
Please join Dominique Furukawa and me in celebrating the launch of Black Girls: A Celebration of You! With a special book signing and story time at Interabang Books. This Saturday, October 7 @10:30 a.m.…
I am so excited to share my first book, The Loud Librarian, published by Simon & Schuster, written by Jenna Beatrice and illustrated by ME with you. I hope you can attend one or more of these events virtually or in person. Thank you…
I’m pleased to announce my first illustrated book written by Jenna Beatrice and published by Simon Kids will be on bookshelves everywhere on April 11, 2023. But you can order your copy today from your favorite retailer. It was a pleasure to create pictures…
The Angry Black Woman by Erika Lynne Jones The Angry Black Woman is an archetype created to demonize black women who dare express their anger. It was created to dismiss a black woman’s need for this powerful, God-given emotion and intended to keep her…
This post was originally posted on social media on June 4. In response to the tragic and traumatic events of the week preceeding. This is a bit of a wellness post. We are all in grief and at different stages, and no we are…
March brought the winds of change. We are quarantined and physically well, but still adapting to the changes that life has brought us all this month. We’ve experienced so much change, so quickly… and as a result, I released this month’s Word of the…
Yay, it’s a great day! The first time I have published art in a physical book! My map, (pictured on the bottom) Fun Things to Do with Kids in Downtown Dallas is featured in the latest book published by @theydrawandtravel and @stroly.international. My map was one of…
Today I found out I was one of four winners of the Beans Around The World Illustration contest sponsored by They Draw and Cook and The US Dry Beans Council. There were so many beautiful Illustrations submitted I’m deeply honored and very excited! Here’s what they…