Little People Have Big Questions

As a children’s book author, I write books for kids (that are secretly for adults) encouraging them to ask big questions and discover their own answers.

Why Am I Me?

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED
WHO YOU ARE?

Or who you would be if you were someone else? Someone taller, faster, smaller, smarter? Someone lighter, older, darker, bolder?

Presented as a poetic exchange between two characters -- who don't realize they are thinking and asking the very same questions -- this beautiful celebration of our humanity and diversity invites readers of all ages to imagine a world where there is no you or me, only we.

If the first step toward healing the world is to build bridges of empathy and to celebrate rather than discriminate, WHY AM I ME? helps foster a much-needed sense of connection, compassion, and love.

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Awards

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2017
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2017
Shelf Awareness Best Book of 2017

WHY AM I ME? REVIEWS

“The beautifully textured artwork by Qualls and Alko adroitly captures the mood and feel of a city in which diversity among people is such a natural occurrence, it doesn’t need to be called out–– it simply is.” --R.J. Palacio, The New York Times

★"Universal questions combine with richly layered, captivating compositions, presenting opportunities for careful examination and stimulating conversations. Perfect for classroom or one-on-one sharing." --School Library Journal, starred review

★". . . a benevolent, multicultural landscape depicted in lushly textured, jewel-toned collage and paint . . ." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

★"A mindful, captivating ode to wonder and a must for any story-or bedtime repertoire." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★"A boy and girl, both on their way home, silently wonder about their diverse, individual identities, until a single-word greeting turns 'I' and 'me' into an opportunity to share 'we.'" --Shelf Awareness, starred review

"[I]invites very young listeners to consider something both astonishing and elegantly simple: What do I know about myself? What makes me different from everyone else?" --The Washington Post

“The interplay of art and text will invite the book's audience to grapple with themes of individuality, diversity, universality, and what it means to be human." --Horn Book Review

The Lost Track of Time

PENELOPE IS RUNNING OUT OF TIME!

She dreams of being a writer, but how can she pursue her passion when her mother schedules every minute of her life? And how will she ever prove that writing is worthwhile if her mother keeps telling her to "get busy!" and "be more productive"?

Then one day, Penelope discovers a hole in her schedule -- an entire day completely unplanned! -- and she mysteriously falls into it. What follows is a mesmerizing journey through the Realm of Possibility where Penelope sets out to find and free the Great Moodler, the one person who may have the answers she seeks. Along the way, she must face an army of Clockworkers, battle the evil Chronos, take a daring Flight of Fancy, and save herself from the grip of time.

Brimming with clever language and masterful wordplay, THE LOST TRACK OF TIME is a high-stakes adventure that will take you to a place where nothing is impossible and every minute doesn't count -- people do!

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THE LOST TRACK of TIME REVIEWS

★"Debut author Britt’s tale is an exuberant homage to the power of imagination and creative problem-solving, as well as the importance of making time for oneself, one’s dreams, and one’s friends." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

“[R]ecalls that classic allegorical journey, The Phantom Tollbooth." --Kirkus Reviews

"[T]he language is witty, Lee White’s mauve drawings are diverting and the lesson unimpeachable: 'The only time you can spend is the time you have right now.'" --Wall Street Journal

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