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I write fiction and nonfiction for children and adults.

My debut Western historical novel, Desperate Straits is a 2015 Peacemaker Award finalist.

I donate a portion of the proceeds from MONTY The Courageous Survival of a Rescue Dog to animal rescue organizations.

My picture book, The Gingerbread Cowboy, is the Arizona Governors 2007 First Grade Book and a special edition of 100,000 copies was printed for distribution to every first grade student in Arizona.

My interest in the historic West stems from the stories I heard growing up. My family pioneered their way through Texas, New Mexico and Arizona as ranchers, miners and lawmen. My favorite activity is any one that involves horses . . .

Or dogs . . . I can't remember a time when I didn't shar
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Janet Squires I can't remember a time when I didn't share my life with at least one dog. My interest in animal rescue and welfare issues made writing MONTY The Cour…moreI can't remember a time when I didn't share my life with at least one dog. My interest in animal rescue and welfare issues made writing MONTY The Courageous Survival of a Rescue Dog (to be released Summer 2014) an opportunity I couldn't resist. I've fostered numerous dogs in addition to the rescues that are part of my family. Monty's story was one I had to tell.(less)
Janet Squires I have a new picture book series, GRACIE JANE, that will launch this summer so I'm busy making plans for marketing and promoting that book. I'm also w…moreI have a new picture book series, GRACIE JANE, that will launch this summer so I'm busy making plans for marketing and promoting that book. I'm also wrapping up my adult novel HERMIT'S REST which is the sequel to DESPERATE STRAITS -- Peacemaker Award 2015 Best Novel Finalist. In my spare time, I work on the screenplay for DESPERATE STRAITS and I'm outlining my ideas for a second children's series. (less)
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Papá'sMagical Water-Jug Clock by Jesús Trejo with illustrations by Eliza Kinkz

 


This 2024 Pura Belpré Honor Award book is alively story of good intentions gone awry!

Little Jesus is determined to be the besthelper ever when he gets to join his for a dayof work in his landscaping business.  Jesusis given a very important job. He will be in charge of the magical water-jugclock. Papá explains th

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This 2024 Pura Belpré Honor Award book is a lively story of good intentions gone awry!

Little Jesus is determined to be the best helper ever when he gets to join his Papá for a day of work in his landscaping business. Jesus is given a very important
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When Lulu’s grandfather introduces her to Chinese calligraphy characters, she draws a door that accidentally opens a portal to a realm where the characters come to life. As
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Hidden Gem by author and illustrator, Linda Liu, offers a clever reminder about finding confidence in being yourself.

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Did you ever have one of those days when you just wanted to stay in bed with the covers pulled over your head? Today is one of those days for Finn who “doesn’t want to talk about it!”

Even when Grandpa coaxes Finn into taking a walk in the forest, the
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The American Westerns group provides a forum for the appreciation and discussion of classic and current fiction of the Old West.
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If you love animals like cats, dogs, zebras, kangaroos,koalas, elephants or any other marine or land animal. This is the group for you!!!!
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