From my shelf to yours
I write for librarians, teachers, and parents who want to bring stories and early literacy to life—and I collect folktales worth telling aloud. Here are the books I’ve published so far.
Newest release
Books and Activities for Nature Storytime
ALA Editions · 2025 · ISBN 9798216184256
Heather’s newest book gathers storytime plans that help children respect nature and understand the fragility of ecosystems, with crafts, games, songs, and rhymes woven through every chapter.
Using Books and Activities to Teach Empathy, Tenacity, Kindness, and Other Big Ideas
Libraries Unlimited · 2022 · ISBN 9781440877179
A guide to using books and activities in storytime to teach empathy, tenacity, kindness, and other big ideas to young children.
Early Literacy Skills and Activities for Librarians, Teachers, and Parents
Libraries Unlimited · 2012 · ISBN 9781598849561
A practical look at the early literacy skills a child needs to be ready to read, with activities designed for librarians, teachers, and parents.
Stories of the Otherworld from Scotland, Ireland, and Wales
Libraries Unlimited · 2001
A Storytelling World Award Honor Title. Tales of the Otherworld gathered while Heather was collecting stories in Scotland, shaped for telling aloud.
Stories to Tell from Kenya
Libraries Unlimited · 1994
Folktales collected in Kenya and prepared for the teller, drawn from Heather’s time living and gathering stories in East Africa.
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