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Look out for new books in 2026 & 2027!

BOOKS

A love letter to love. Featuring a diverse array of artists – from Mary Cassatt and Marc Chagall to Amy Sherald and Kerry James Marshal.

Let Degas, O’Keefe, Yoshitomo Nara, and more send you to dreamland.

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Celebrating friends near and far with works by Jordan Casteel, Keith Haring, KAWS and more. 

From Henri Matisse and Diego Rivera to Yayoi Kusama and Lorna Simpson, happiness comes in many forms.

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Life is an adventure! Works by a diverse array of artists (like Alma Thomas, Edward Hopper, & Yinka Shonibare) show us all the ways we have adventures every day.

Witches don’t have green skin! A nonfiction book about the magic of being a real witch. 

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It is a privilege and delight to get to engage with the most authentic audience on earth: Children.

One of the best parts about writing these books is seeing how children understand, play, and connect with the themes, ideas, and images in each book. 

Please reach out If you are looking for an interactive and engaging event (school visit, festival, read aloud, signing etc.) around any or all of my books. 

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Have a concept and need a writer? 

Want to hear what ideas are jumping around in my head? 

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"Created for kids, these little books pair famous artworks (Gauguin! Kerry James Marshall!) with read-aloud text ("Love is… soft snuggles… and tender nuzzles"). So special - adults will want them, too."

—oprahdaily.com

"(I dare say I wouldn't want to come across one of those people.) Though a looser interpretation of a theme, the simple text's pacing provides just enough for an art-inspired bedtime read."

"Shana Gozansky's board books stare head-on at naysayers arguing that fine art isn't for children."

—cosmic bookshelf

"The eye-catching collection of paintings, drawings,photographs and sculptures is baby’s first art history lesson."

"A delightful board book … "

—Smithsonian Magazine, Best Children’s Books of 2023

"… [and] a wonderful way to introduce fine art to very young children.

"A beautiful blend of a concept book"

– School Library Journal

"An outstanding ode to adventure and art."

– Olivia the Librarian

Through art we see how love can make us feel safe and graceful, strong and cozy. It can make us brave and daring.

"In this unique board book the author uses pictures of paintings, sculptures, and other artworks to help us to see how remarkable love is.

—Marya Jansen-Gruber, lookingglass review

"This book (my personal favourite) brings together 35 full-page colour artworks by famous artists, including Matisse, Jeff Koons and Antony Gormley, each accompanied by a short, read-aloud text that introduces the feeling of happiness (and its transitory nature)."

"Emotions for toddlers and pre-school children can be confusing."

– Independent

"...and sheds light on what it really means to be a Witch, as well as get your little one engaged should they choose.”

"Complete with accessible child friendly spells and activities, How To Be a Witch dispels stereotypes..."

—The Woodland Witch