I was born in Jackson, Mississippi and raised just north of there in Yazoo County.  I graduated with a Bachelor's of Fine Art degree from Delta State University and a Master's Degree in 2D Art from Mississippi College.

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Creativity has always been my outlet. The ability to create is all around us! From painting and illustrating... to sewing and pottery.  I love it all.

As a Choctaw and European descendant, my first illustrated work was a story about one of my family members growing up in Indian Territory (now known as Oklahoma). From there I created more books.  I hope to spark the love of reading in children everywhere with books I write and illustrate. 

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