Erin Dealey

I write in many genres, from board books to YA. I am thrilled to announce JUST FLOWERS (Illus. Kate Cosgrove/ Sleeping Bear coming in March 2024.

Other bookes include:

The HALF BIRTHDAY BOOK (Illus. Germán Blanco / Genius Cat Books / April 2023 )

CHRISTMAS AHOY! (Illus. Kayla Stark / Sleeping Bear Press / July 2023)

DEAR EARTH...From Your Friends in Room 5 (Illus. by Luisa Uribe / Harper Collins) . #ClimateAction *In Paperback Feb. 2023

PETER EASTER FROG (Illus. by G. Brian Karas /Caitlyn Dlouhy books/ Atheneum/S&S)

SNOWGLOBE WISHES (Illus. by Claire Shorrock / Sleeping Bear Press) got a shiny KIRKUS starred review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re... “The feelings of community and togetherness are palpable.” ❄️

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