March
2013
'One Word Pearl' by Nicole Groeneweg and published by Mackinac Island Press/Charlesbridge available on pre-order pub date Aug 2013.
http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781934133538

February 2013

Fun times at Kindling Words East!
January 2013
Book Trailer for 1,2,3 by the Sea on Youtube
BOOK TRAILER CLICK HERE
'1,2,3 by the Sea' written by Dianne Moritz and published by Kane Miller is out!

December 2012
Sleeping Bear Journey of the Cubs - written by Anne Margaret Lewis (and illustrated by me) is available.

November 2012
Great weekend at the Eric Carle Museum Celebration and the R.Michelson Gallery exhibition.


October 2012
Visited the Edward Gorey Exhibition in Portland, Maine, with Illustrator/Author Jeannie Brett.

September 2012
Sold out at Princeton Book Festival! A windy and hot day, and lots of crowds.


August 2012
'Why am I Here?' published in Korean!

A great time at the Advanced Illustrator's Workshop, Highlight's Foundation, Boyd's Mill, PA.

With Eric Rohmann

At Camden Book Fair, Maine with a gaggle of authors and illustrators. Thanks to Amy Hand super-librarian!


July 2012
Fun at Waterville Arts Festival, Maine 'Chalking it up!' with the children - thanks to Waterville Library.
'One Word Pearl' by Nicole Groeneweg and published by Mackinac Island Press/Charlesbridge available on pre-order pub date Aug 2013.
http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781934133538

February 2013

Fun times at Kindling Words East!
January 2013
Book Trailer for 1,2,3 by the Sea on Youtube
BOOK TRAILER CLICK HERE
'1,2,3 by the Sea' written by Dianne Moritz and published by Kane Miller is out!

December 2012
Sleeping Bear Journey of the Cubs - written by Anne Margaret Lewis (and illustrated by me) is available.

November 2012
Great weekend at the Eric Carle Museum Celebration and the R.Michelson Gallery exhibition.


October 2012
Visited the Edward Gorey Exhibition in Portland, Maine, with Illustrator/Author Jeannie Brett.

September 2012
Sold out at Princeton Book Festival! A windy and hot day, and lots of crowds.


August 2012
'Why am I Here?' published in Korean!

A great time at the Advanced Illustrator's Workshop, Highlight's Foundation, Boyd's Mill, PA.

With Eric Rohmann

At Camden Book Fair, Maine with a gaggle of authors and illustrators. Thanks to Amy Hand super-librarian!


July 2012
Fun at Waterville Arts Festival, Maine 'Chalking it up!' with the children - thanks to Waterville Library.
Excited to be the featured Artist in the July/August edition of SCBWI bulletin!

June 2012
'How to Talk to an Autistic Kid' winds a ForeWord Reviews BOTYA Gold Medal at ALA!

Fun weekend at ALA Anaheim, signing books with Kane Miller and Charlesbridge and meeting friends!

Birthday for 'Fly Emma, Fly' by Anastasisa Suen, illustrated by me, pub Kane Miller. The whole series now in library covers!

Had a great evening at Fablevision's 'Creative Juices' Art show!
with Susannah Richards
Created Banner for NESCBWI Facebook Page

Big giveaway on the blog

May 2012
Presented at Charlesbridge Book Week, Watertown, MA.

Etsy store now open!
News Article - Morning Sentinel, Maine
Interview with Paul and Paula
April 2012
Placed second in NESCBWI Poster Contest 2012 People's Choice. Thanks for all those who voted for me!
Interview with Miss Marple's Musings http://joannamarple.com/?p=3269.
March 2012
Visited Harlow Gallery, Hallowell Maine for 'Lunch with an Artist' Presentation.

Book 4 in the Anastasia Suen series 'All Star Cheerleaders - Fly, Emma, Fly' - available soon!
Accepted to take part in Princeton Children's Book Festival, NJ 2012
New book illustrations in progress for Kane Miller Publishing Spring 2013.
Attended 'Books for a Better Life Awards' NY Times Building, NY
February 2012'
Hidden New Jersey' Publication Day Feb 1
See the book trailer here
Accepted for the May 2012 'Tell me a Story' illustration exhibit at the Warwick Museum of Art (www.warwickmuseum.org)
Hidden New Jersey featured on David L. Harrison's blog
Interviewed by Marilyn Hilton
January 2012
Hidden New Jersey book trailer on Cynsations blog
Next 2 books in the 'All Star Cheerleader' Anastasia Suen chapter book series (Kane Miller) now on sale!


'How to Talk to an Autistic Kid' awarded Learning Magazine
teachers' Choice Award for the Family 2012.December 2011
'Hidden New Jersey' on pre-order

November 2011
News Article Bangor Daily News reporting 'The Ugly Duckling' release

Saturday November 12th 10.30am to 12.30pm book signing for 'All Star Cheerleaders: Tick Tock, Taylor!' and demonstration at Pittsfield Library, Pittsfield Maine. All welcome! Christmas Book Fair with Usborne Books consultant Sue Hahn.

The Ugly Ducking' available on ipad/itunes at Utales.com. Awarded first prize of ipad2 in Utales classic tale competition.
"How to Talk to an Autistic Kid' by Daniel Stefanski/Hazel Mitchell finalist in 16th Annual Books for a Better Life award. Winners announced March 2012, NY Time Center.
October 2011
'The Ugly Duckling' ebook available soon on Utales.com
August 2011
Attended SCBWI Summer Conference
WIP - Book 2&3 Anastasia Suen's 'All Star Cheerleaders' series.
June 2011
'Tick Tock Taylor' by Anastasia Suen and illustrated by Hazel Mitchell will be available shortly from Kane and Miller. One in a series of four chapter books for young readers mad about cheerleading.
THE SEASONS IN MAINE - School project with Corinna Elementary 4th Graders Maine is complete and can be purchased online at LULU.COM. Well done the 4th grade classes 2010/2011 :-)
May 2011
Interviewed by Naomi Canale 'Dreams Can Come True'
'WHY AM I HERE?' awarded first place in Children's section Eric Hoffer Independent Book Awards.
Attended NESCBWI Regional Conference, Fitchburg MA.
April 2011
'How to Talk to an Autistic Kid' by Daniel Stefanski and illustrated by Hazel Mitchell, published by Free spirit Publishing available to purchase.
Attended final weekend of Nevada SCBWI 2011 mentor program (mentored by Priscilla Burris.)
March 2011
Grant Award from Maine Community Arts Fund to work with 4th grade children at Corinna Elementary School Maine, to produce a book to sell on Amazon. Watch this space for more details!
February 2011
Featured Illustrator on 'Illustration Saturday'
January 2011
WIP Illustration - 'Hidden New Jersey' - A Search and Seek Book for Charlesbridge Publishing, Boston, MA
WIP - Chapter book Illustrations for Kane and Miller Publishing, CA
December 2010
How to Talk to an Autistic Kid' by Daniel Stefanski and illustrated by Hazel Mitchell on pre-order.








