on the page (books)
In 2018, after over a decade of focusing on children’s playwriting, I pivoted my writing-work to the study of kid-lit. After four years of classes, workshops, and writing community support, I signed with my literary agent-extraordinaire, Sara Crowe of Sara Crowe Literary. My debut picture book launches August 5, 2025. Hooray!
I’m a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, an original member of the Courage to Create Program at The Writing Barn, and a student of/retreater to the Highlights Foundation.
My books are deeply personal with a heavy dose of whimsy and quirk. I work hard to make stories that engage not only my youngest audiences, but the grown-ups who read to them, too.
Fish Friends Forever
by Kerry Ferguson
illustrated by Aliaa Betawi
published by Rocky Pond/Penguin books
Recommend for ages 4-8. Release date: August 5, 2025
A story about friendship told through a child’s diary entries, this book touches on love, loss, and how the heart can heal.
Frank the Fish is the most fun pet on the planet: he bubbles, he blushes, he loves his lullabies. So when he gets sick and…worse – his human’s heart is shattered. Lots of time, tears and door slamming might help her swim through the sea of sadness—but can there ever be room in a big broken heart for…a new friend?
Fish Friends Forever is now available for pre-order!