Once Upon a Mattox

As a school librarian, I believe every story has the power to plant hope and spark imagination. Through my work, I’ve had the joy of watching countless young readers discover the magic that lives inside the pages of a good book — the kind of magic that makes them laugh, wonder, and dream a little bigger. I’ve decided to give writing children’s books a try. My stories are inspired by those moments of connection and curiosity I see every day in the library — when a child finds a character to relate to or a story that feels like it was written just for them. Whether I’m writing about a lost bear rediscovering friendship or a child learning to be brave, my goal is always the same: to create stories that stay with readers long after the book is closed.