Author: heathercmorris

  • One Week Until Trunk Goes Thunk!

    One Week Until Trunk Goes Thunk!

    Fall is my favorite season – the colors, the smells, the crisp air. Which is why I was thrilled when my publisher told me that my debut picture book – Trunk Goes Thunk! – would be part of their Fall 2024 list! And also why I set my story, White Thing, part of the The…

  • First Stories Welcomes…Maxine Schur

    First Stories Welcomes…Maxine Schur

    The school year is off to a start for most of the U.S., bringing with it teachers and librarians and parents who are looking for fresh and fun books to recommend to their children. I’ve been looking forward to the release of my very first picture book, Trunk Goes Thunk! A Woodland Tale of Opposites…

  • First Stories…Featuring Cate Berry

    First Stories…Featuring Cate Berry

    Welcome back to another installment of First Stories! School is starting or will be starting soon in many states across the country and in lots of places around the world. With the start of school comes the feel of a new, fresh start and a change in seasons, even though the weather won’t change much…

  • First Stories…Featuring Stephanie Wildman!

    First Stories…Featuring Stephanie Wildman!

    Hello, dear readers, and a happy summer to all of you. I hope that each of you has had a relaxing and enjoyable (and perhaps even delicious – watermelon, fried okra, potato salad) start to the longer, lazier days that we enjoy at this time of year in the Northern Hemisphere. I’m celebrating because TOMORROW…

  • Spooky Stories and More Book News!

    Spooky Stories and More Book News!

    Last month kicked off what promises to be a flurry of book and science related activity. Our family traveled to see the full solar eclipse, which may be the only time the five of us will be able to experience totality together. Hopefully not, but when your kids are 15, 13, and 9, parents are…