top of page

I wrote a series of "hi-lo" books that have a subject matter interesting to middle school students, but who read at a younger grade level. I used the pen name Charley Pickle. One of these books, "What's' the Matter with Jayden Jackson?" was distinguished as a Junior Library Guild selection.  

 

amy.jpg
jayden.jpg
eli.jpg
maci.jpg

Amy Price knows that's the most important day for making an impression on people. With her stutter, Amy has a hard time making friends. She has one dream, to be the class president. If only people could see her as a leader.

jlg_logo.png

Eli Michaels is the school “goody two-shoes.” As the son of a well-known pastor, Eli is expected to do the right thing at all times. But when Eli tries out for the football team, he's expected to go along with team traditions. And one of the traditions means breaking school rules and defacing school property. Will Eli try to break out of his goody two-shoes role to join the team?

bottom of page