Writings

“The 10 Most Important Things I Learned in New York: Ideas and Inspiration from the 2011 SCBWI Conference.” MO Scribbles, Issue #1, February, 2011.
Reflections on advice from agents, editors, and authors featured at the annual New York three-day event

"An Evening with Uri.” MO Scribbles, Issue #2, June 2010.
A brief biography of one of children’s literature’s master storyteller and illustrator with his words of advice on becoming a children’s writer.

"The Dragon Artist's Tale." Dragonfly Spirit, September 2005, Vol. 1.
In this fantasy story for middle grade readers, Rudy accepts an offer for extra help from ancient Professor Bumbles, his fumbling art teacher. Will this unlikely team solve Rudy’s dragon drawing problem or create an even bigger dilemma?

"The Three Sisters." FACES, May 2005, p. 42-45.
What happens when you mix three young sisters, a devoted father with a magic wombat bone, and an evil monster named the Bunyip? The Australian legend, "The Three Sisters".

"Can You Believe It?" Clubhouse, May 2005, p. 10-11.
This nonfiction article presents some surprising facts about the history of canning that include Napoleon, a prizewinning contest, and the Battle of Waterloo.

"The Way of the Cross: Travis and Jacinta's Story." My Friend, February 2005, p. 20-23.
A unique presentation of Christ’s passion woven into a modern children’s story complete with meditations.

“Beginning to Draw: Lesson I: Lines.” St. Paul’s Family Magazine, 1994, Vol. 9, No. 4, p. 24-25.
This drawing lesson and the three following lessons present basic explanations of art fundamentals. Exercises are included for each.

“Beginning to Draw: Lesson II: Texture.” St. Paul’s Family Magazine, 1995, Vol. 10, No. 1, p. 24.

“Beginning to Draw: Lesson III: Value.” St. Paul’s Family Magazine, 1995, Vol. 10, No. 2, p. 24-25.

“Beginning to Draw: Lesson IV: Space.” St. Paul’s Family Magazine, 1995, Vol. 10, No. 3, p. 24.

“BF’s & Butterflies” STORIES FOR CHILDREN MAGAZINE, April 2008.
Small town girl, Leya, wants to figure out a way to befriend Kari, the new girl, before Nasty Nona, self-crowned queen of fifth grade, claims her. Leya’s just lost her BF(best friend) Lucy, who’s moved all the way to Florida. Now as Leya struggles to find a new BF, as well as her place in her fifth grade class, she discovers that butterflies can lead to friendship.
*This story was selected for the BEST OF STORIES FOR CHILDREN ANTHOLOGY, Volume 2, coming out in the Fall of 2009.

“God Throws Jimmy a Curveball” MY LIGHT, September 2008.
Jimmy Jackson, an 11-year-old boy, is having a bad summer. No pitching (position for his baseball team). No summer camp with Pete. And with Sam (his know-it-all cousin) along for the vacation – no fun! Will Jimmy be stuck in a joyless summer, or will he discover how God’s unexpected curveballs can sometimes become homerun hits?

“Reaching for the Stars” HIGHLIGHTS, November 2008.
In this free verse poem, a child knows no limits for achieving her desires.

“St. Catherine of Seina: Flame of Christ’s Love” MY LIGHT, April 2009.
If Catherine Benincasa of Siena, Italy had been born today—and not in 1347—she would likely be considered something of a celebrity. She advised nobles and popes. She talked with God and wrote their conversations down in a book. She became the first woman Doctor of the Catholic Church.