SANGER, Calif., July 2021—It’s the best time of the year: summer vacation! And Marvin the Monster and his friends are ready for some fun at the park! There’s just one big problem standing in the way: Drake the Dreadful, neighborhood bully. When Drake begins popping up everywhere, Marvin and his friends can’t seem to catch …
IT’S HERE! Making friends in Marvin’s Monster Diary 3: Trouble with Friends
“Okay, Marvin, slow down and smell the s’mores next time.” I’ve learned that whenever I stop and think, things go so much better—so that’s what I did. Marvin helped Lyssa tame her emotional looper coaster in Marvin’s Monster Diary 2: ADHD Emotion Explosion. Now he must help Joey, a brash and loud-mouthed lake monster, make summer …
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MY FIRST BOOK DEAL! A book about ADHD and anger in kids
I count myself really, really lucky. It's not every day that you get an amazing opportunity literally dropped into your lap. Or inbox. Last spring, I was fresh off of editing Harriet's Monster Diary when I received an email from David Miles, Familius publishing director at the time. He'd just talked to Harriet lead author Raun …
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Marvin’s Monster Diary book read-alouds for World Read Aloud Day 2021
It’s World Read Aloud Day! How are you celebrating? Me? Two ways! First: LitWorld and I are co-releasing a read-aloud video I recorded in celebration of the day! You can watch it on IGTV or show it in your classroom from a web browser—the Virtual Read-Alouds page on LitWorld.org, under Author Read-Alouds! Second: Today’s a …
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[PRESS RELEASE] Summer camp mishaps with Marvin and friends: Marvin’s Monster Diary 3 coming April 2020
I'm thrilled to announce the forthcoming publication of my next book, Marvin’s Monster Diary 3: Trouble with Friends (But I Get By, Big Time), once again coauthored with Dr. Raun Melmed and illustrated by Arief Kriembonga. (Download the press release | Download the media kit) Marvin’s Monster Diary 3 Trouble with Friends (But I Get By, …
Caroline and Raun on the Reading with Your Kids podcast
Having ADHD can feel a lot like being a hunter when you’re expected to be a farmer, says Dr. Raun Melmed. In Jedlie's latest Reading with Your Kids podcast, Raun shares fantastic insights into what it’s like for kids dealing with ADHD. I also share a bit about what it’s been like for me to …
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Some Marvin + Lyssa buzz!
In case you haven’t been watching social media much lately, Marvin and Lyssa are getting some buzz in the news! (And guess what? There’s more to come!) An interview with CLCD for their Read & Shine newsletter! From the Deseret News: “How this BYU grad ended up co-authoring a kids book on anxiety, ADHD” In …
Happy book birthday to me and Dr. Melmed! Celebrate with a launch day giveaway
TODAY’S THE DAY! I am beyond thrilled to announce that Marvin’s Monster Diary 2 (+ Lyssa!): ADHD Emotion Explosion has officially hit the shelves! To celebrate, I’m hosting giveaways on Instagram and Facebook—click through for details! And feel free to enter both giveaways! About the book: Meet Marvin, a lovable monster with a twelve-string baby …
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Kirkus reviews Harriet’s Monster Diary
Harriet's Monster Diary: Awfully Anxious, a prequel to my book that I also happened to edit, received a favorable review from Kirkus! They write: Harriet “Ari” Hairstein wants to be a monsterologist when she grows up, but when she has to give a presentation in monsterology class, she panics. Even though she’ll be talking about her …
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