

Happy July Everyone!
Hope that you all are enjoying your summer! It's hot has heck here in Charlotte. The humidity so thick you could cut it with a knife....


Mr. Rogers Meets Ezra Jack Keats
If you don't know already there are two awesome people that I look forward to meeting when I leave here at the ripe old age of 105, Mr....


Back With A Vengeance
Hey there Blogger family and friends. Keepin' it 100! Me thinking out loud. Note to self: We hear so much negative stuff and y'all...


Mama's Work Shoes
Hello Everyone, It's been a little bit and only because I have been working on new books. Working on books it so much fun, but so much...


Hula Hoopin' Queen Read by Ms. O
Happiness is finding out that Ms. Oprah Winfrey picked a book that you illustrated to read at Storyline.Com! Amazing!! Hula Hoopin' Queen...


Manifestions 2019
My New Year starts in October and It's been a wonderful one, but not without some heartbreak and sadness. I lost my Uncle about a week...


Playing and Painting!
Another little princess coming through. I am working on a new book called “Girl Canvas.” With Random house Penguin Books. While working...


Your Heart Song
Everyone has one... What's your heart song?


Cup of Joy Please
Wishing you all the sweetness of the season and a may your cups be filled with joy! Big hugs to you all. Vanessa-




















