• Excitement & New Beginnings

    Excitement & New Beginnings

    The Sweet Snack Swindle begins with feelings of anticipation. The smell of fresh Cloo Cookies, the comfort of family traditions, and the thrill of school starting reminds me how important routines are for children. These small rituals—baking, packing lunches, bedtime stories—create a sense of safety that carries kids into new adventures.

  • Sophia Snail: An Author’s Reflection

    When I first imagined Sophia wiggling her antennae with excitement for the first day of school, I knew I wanted to capture something every child understands: that mix of joy, nerves, and BIG feelings that come with new beginnings. Add a favorite treat, a mystery, and a few lovable animal friends—and Sophia’s world came to…

  • Valuable Life Lessons

    The Sweet Snack Swindle: A Sophia Snail Adventure teaches valuable life lessons by guiding students through a relatable classroom mystery that encourages thoughtful decision-making, honesty, and empathy. As Sophia searches for her missing snack, students learn to pause before making assumptions, work collaboratively to solve problems, take responsibility for their actions, and show kindness and…

  • Sophia Snail’s Blog

    More Than Just a Mystery: The Heart of Sophia Snail Adventures Hello, fellow sleuths and snack lovers, Welcome to the official blog of Sophia Snail. If you’ve ever found yourself following a trail of crumbs (or clues) your in the right place. When I first started writing the Sweet Snack Swindle, I wanted to create…

  • 2025 Holiday Bazaar

    Join us for a festive day at the Northwestern Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 6th, 10am–3pm at: Northwestern Stables120 Northwestern AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19118 🎅 Enjoy a visit with Santa and shop from a variety of vendors offering unique holiday gifts.I’ll be there selling my book and signing autographs—perfect for holiday presents! Hope to see you…

  • Upcoming event

    Hi guys-I’m super excited to tell you all that on December 6, 2025-I will be selling my book at The Northwestern Stables Holiday Festival! I will be offering autographed copies as well! So come out and see me! More info to come…

  • I super excited to announce that on December 6, 2025. I w…

    I super excited to announce that on December 6, 2025. I will be selling/signing books from 10-3 at the Northwestern Stables in Philadelphia.

  • I’m so excited about all the positive feedback I am receiving from this book!

  • Why I wrote The Sweet Snack Swindle

    The Sweet Snack Swindle started as a class assignment, but after heartfelt encouragement from my professor—who praised its message about honesty, friendship, and doing the right thing even if it’s not always easy—I knew it was a story worth sharing. At the heart of the book is the “Cloo Cookie,” inspired by a very real…