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If you’re looking to buy a copy of Alis the Aviator and support a terrific aviation history organization at the same time, I encourage you to order through the Canadian Aviation Historical Society! When I started researching my first book – For the Love of Flying – back in 2007, it was the CAHS thatContinue reading “Special deal on Alis the Aviator through CAHS!”

It was a scorching summer day, but with music, ice cream, and lots of planes, we had a blast sharing Alis the Aviator with more folks in Houston! More great photos and coverage of the day by Mark Reyes at Houston Press!

What a blast this weekend in Denver, Colorado! Thank you so much to the folks at Second Star to the Right bookstore, who invited me in to do story time on Saturday. I got to meet some adorable future aviators, eat these delicious cookies, and talk about books and writing with new friends. And, ofContinue reading “Mile High Fun with Alis the Aviator!”

If you live in the Toronto area, go to Type Books on Thursday, July 11th from 630-830pm to meet the incredible illustrator for Alis the Aviator. The party is FREE and open to the public. Get event details and RSVPby clicking here! And if you can’t make the event, check out this cool behind-the-scenes videoContinue reading “Celebrate Kalpna Patel’s Amazing Artwork!”

It was great to chat with Joy Sewing last week for a bit about Alis the Aviator. And I was excited to learn about her book for young people, Ava and the Prince: The Adventure of Two Rescue Pups (I love animals so much – rescue dogs especially!). Thanks again, Joy! “With the 50th anniversaryContinue reading “The Houston Chronicle features Alis the Aviator!”

I joke that I didn’t have to do too much research for Alis the Aviator – at least not specifically for it. What I did instead was immerse myself in aviation history for seven years leading up to it.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail. Danielle, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.I just love the written word, and I have devoured books since I was little, so it makes sense that I devote my life toContinue reading “Featured in VoyageHouston!”