A few of my stories that have made it out into the world, for readers big and small.
Picture book | 2026
Full of heart and rooted in Raleigh, this picture book celebrates A Place at the Table, a one-of-a-kind café where everyone has a seat, regardless of their ability to pay. Illustrated by Megan O’Connor Upchurch and funded by Wake United Arts, the book is available at A Place at the Table and other downtown Raleigh spots.
Highlights High Five | Coming soon
What's crunchy, colorful, and hiding a surprise inside? An apple! "Apple Surprise!" takes readers from blossom to bite, and it's forthcoming in Highlights High Five.
WALTER
This piece follows a storied violin, a family secret, and a journey spanning from Nazi-era Germany to present-day Raleigh. I learned so much while reporting this one and even got to accompany the violin on cello!
In the Studio with Patrizia Ferreira
BURNAWAY
Step inside the studio of Patrizia Ferreira, a fiber artist who transforms discarded objects into mesmerizing, thought-provoking works of art. Her creations invite you to look closer and think differently about what we throw away.
Making History: An Interview with Ken Howard
WALTER
What does it take to bring history to life? This is a candid conversation with a man who has spent his career doing just that.
Flora Files at the UNC Herbarium
WALTER | NCPA Award-Winning Feature
The UNC Chapel Hill Herbarium holds millions of pressed plants, centuries of botanical history, and secrets scientists are still uncovering. Visiting felt like stepping into a medieval apothecary, and it remains one of the highlights of my journalism career.
NC State Alumni Magazine
Why is your heart on the left? This piece makes complex science accessible, exploring how two researchers are unraveling the mysteries of embryonic development to better understand and prevent birth defects.
NC State Magazine
What can a black bear’s gut tell us about the world around it? A whole lot! I loved learning how NC State researchers are studying the tiny microbes inside bears to uncover clues about their diets, habitats, and changing environment.
Protecting Wonder at Grandfather Mountain
Our State
Grandfather Mountain is one of North Carolina’s most extraordinary places, home to rare plants, rugged peaks, and people passionate about protecting them. I loved uncovering its secrets with experts who share my enthusiasm for the mountains.
Celebrate a Blue Ridge Summer in Boone
Our State
When your winters are as fierce as Boone's, you know how to make the most of summer. From outdoor adventures to live music and delicious eats, this is your guide to a mountain town that leans way into its warmer months.
A Picture of What Can Be: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Park Advocate
In Ohio, the Cuyahoga River fires helped spark an environmental movement that led to the creation of the EPA. Today, it's part of a thriving national park and a remarkable comeback story. Getting to explore it with my family while reporting this piece? Total delight.