I started writing rather late. I began with poetry—always start with something that looks easy. Writing for children though soon made itself known. Maybe it was all those images that could be converted into actual illustrations. I've had three books of adult poetry published, been awarded a MN State Arts Board Grant and a Jerome Foundation Fellowship. Some of my work has been a finalist in the National Poetry Series and in '99 and for 2002 nominated for a Pushcart.

Down at Angel's
illus. by Jill Kastner
Ticknor & Fields, 1994
Ages 4-9, ISBN 978-0-395-65993-9, out of print (available from author)

Though others think their neighbor Angel is a "dumb Bulgarian," a young girl and her little sister enjoy watching him work and want to give him a present of their work.

End of Winter
illus. by Annette Cable
Crown, 1992
Ages 4-9, ISBN 978-0-517-58745-4, out of print (available from author)

When winter refuses to leave the village, young Hans has a plan to scare it away.

Pied Piper of Hamelin
illus. by Pat and Robin DeWitt
Stemmer House, 1990
Ages 4-9, ISBN 978-0-88045-115-4, out of print (available from author)

The Pied Piper frees the village of rats, but when the town council refuses to pay, he exacts a terrible revenge.