Newbery Honor-winning Children’s Author
My world is full of patterns, poetry, light, and color—welcome!
What’s New?
We’re thrilled to announce that Dear Acorn (Love, Oak), has just been named a 2026 Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts by the Children’s Literature Assembly.
This list honors 30 books published in 2025 that “demonstrate uniqueness in the use of language or style; and/or invite child response or participation.”
Also . . .
Dear Acorn on NPR!
NPR’s Picture This show (Weekend Edition) interviewed Joyce and illustrator Melissa Sweet about the creation of Dear Acorn. Listen to the interview here.
