The Caterpillar Magazine | Issue 32 | Spring 2021

for ages 9-12

“Two Brothers and a Bear” explores the nuanced power dynamics between brothers from the point of view of the younger sibling. In the story, ten-year old Jimmy is bullied and teased by his fourteen-year old brother Jake, but ultimately wins Jake’s respect and gains self-confidence when he successfully scares away a bear.

Spider Magazine | January 2021

for ages 6-9

In “A Very Special Gift for Grandma,” a nine-year-old girl decides to give her grandma a surprise piano recital as a birthday gift, but must work through frustration and self-doubt, and sacrifice playtime as she prepares for her performance. In the end, she learns the value of persistence and experiences the deep satisfaction of being able to share her musical gifts with others.