Hi, I’m Danielle Davis.
I create and connect.
I grew up in Singapore and Hong Kong and now live in Los Angeles.
My first picture book was To Make, with art by Mags DeRoma, from HarperCollins. My first middle grade novel was Zinnia and the Bees. And four more children’s books are on the way!
I'm a writer for kids, picture book coach and editor, collaborator, teacher, producer, and organizer. I'm represented by Charlotte Wenger at Prospect Agency.
My goal with every project is to offer kids validation, comfort, and hope.
I also organize The Rights of Every Child project.
I love visiting schools and libraries to read and craft with kids, facilitating workshops with children or professional development folks, mentoring picture book-writers, as well as writing and producing stop motion animation projects.
I have an M.A. in literature and creative writing from Claremont Graduate University. A number of years ago, I had the privilege of teaching English to middle school students and then college students at East LA and Pasadena City Community College.
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My Books
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To Make
Pictures by Mags DeRoma
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Zinnia and the Bees
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What Does Community Do?
Co-written with
Cyndi Otteson -
Our Feet Were Not On The Earth: Breakidz In Gaza
Co-written with Ahmed Alghariz
Illustrated by Noor Alshalabi
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Here To There
Illustrated by Weng Pixin
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One-of-A-Kind Handwriting
Illustrated by TBD
My second language is picture books.
I’ve been writing, reading, and reviewing the form for 20 years. I’ve taught classes and workshops on picture books, including with Writer’s Digest University, worked with countless writers on their manuscripts, and been deeply involved in the community of children’s book creators. Publishers send me dozens of books every month (and my library holds are out of control). I have one picture book published and three more forthcoming with many at various stages.
I believe in collaboration. I believe in tuning into your vision and voice and offering feedback accordingly. I want to set you up for your writing process and to own your writing identity (both of which you can carry forward with you), for your project's best outcome and your future pitch!
Editing and Critiques
I consider collaborating with writers on their stories to be sacred work.
Author Visits
My interactive book presentations and workshops leave a lasting impression, igniting children's love for reading and creativity.
Projects
The Rights of
Every Child
I’m the organizer of The Rights of Every Child project, which advocates for children’s rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child through art and education.
Public Service
Announcement
I write and produce stop motion content with purpose and play through Public Service Announcement.