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Robbie Roadrunner and Janet McCormick: On Tour!

Children’s author Janet McCormick is celebrating a delightful milestone following the release of Robbie Roadrunner’s New Friends – and by all accounts, her newest feathered friend is quickly building a loyal fan club. Last week, Janet McCormick visited two first grade classrooms for live readings of her new book, and the response was nothing short […]

Celebrating With Robbie Roadrunner’s Newest Friends!

There’s a special kind of joy that comes with seeing a story take flight, and a whole new joy with seeing so many smiling young fans of Robbie Roadrunner’s New Friends. Robbie Roadrunner’s New Friends has now found its place on bookshelves, bedtime routines, and classroom read-aloud lists, earning enthusiastic responses from parents, teachers, and […]

My Journey to Becoming a Children’s Author

How Did I Get Here? Covid-19 has impacted countless aspects of our lives. For me, it marked the beginning of a completely unexpected journey. Today, I find myself writing children’s books—a role that still surprises me. From Instructional Designer to Author Before the pandemic, I was enjoying retirement as an instructional designer in Tucson, Arizona. […]