Theo felt all the feelings. Mad. Sad. Worried. They swirled like a storm. He stomped. He sniffled. He hid under a table. Then he had an idea. He grabbed pillows and a blanket. He built a box. He climbed in. “I’m safe here,” he whispered. Inside, he ...

Summer is here—and if you're anything like me, you're looking for ways to keep the kids entertained without relying on endless screen time. That’s exactly why I love the Summer Fun Activities for Kids printable, and for a limited time, it’s totally ...

It's about time I shared an update here. Sorry about that! I've got a free ebook and some news about paperback price changes. Plus, Scruffy Muffin Gets a Job and Eavesdropping on Easter are both getting closer to completion. 🎃 Free Book Alert! This...

It's been almost five years since I published Scruffy Muffin Loses His Money and I've been working on the next book, Scruffy Muffin Gets a Job, for about that long. Last year I took some time to focus on my illustration portfolio and noticed that tha...

Back in September, I started working on the cover for the fourth Halloway Hills Middle School Mysteries book Eavesdropping on Easter. I ended up having to set that aside for some other projects I was working on, but I'm happy to share the cover is re...

I know it's the wrong season, but here's a first look at Eavesdropping on Easter!Becky Bananski squinted at the bright spring sunlight streaming through the living room window, her orange kitten, Ginger, purring in her lap. Ghost, the white kitten wi...

As you may know, I’ve been working on the fourth book in the Halloway Hills Middle School Mysteries series, Eavesdropping on Easter. While writing is underway, I’ve also been busy with another important part of the book—the cover design!If you’ve bee...

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over three years since the last Halloway Hills Middle School Mysteries book was released. Back then, I decided to pause the series, because it seemed like readers weren’t as interested as I’d hoped. But, after taki...

We recently took our kids to see the movie IF, and it got me thinking about imaginary friends and how they help kids as they grow up. My imaginary friends took the form of my stuffed animals. I thought they were all living and got into all kinds of t...

When my kids were little, I remember trying to explain what it meant when I had to leave to go to work. It was hard to explain and I always felt terrible leaving them. I think it's important for kids to learn early on what this work thing is all abou...

If it seems like I've been working on Scruffy Muffin Gets a Job forever, that's because I have! I think I finished writing the story about four years ago, but I didn't start working on the illustrations right away. Then I got busy with the adult book...

This month, I joined The Studio at Kids Comics Unite (KCU). It's an online membership for authors and illustrators aimed at helping us improve our skills for writing comics and, more specifically, graphic novels. Each month includes a challenge and F...

It's International Lego Day today and to celebrate, let's delve into the imaginative world of storytelling through Lego. This post is a tribute to the creative minds of our little builders and readers, especially fans of the exciting Ninjago series –...

Great news for young readers and mystery enthusiasts alike! As a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated readers and to spread the 2024 love, we are thrilled to announce a very special offer. For a limited time Veering Off on Valentine's, the third capt...

I first shared Chapter 1 of Zombies in the Classroom here: https://ajkormon.com/blog/news/zombies-in-the-classroom-chapter-1-previewContinue Chapter 2 below...Cricket was late, but none of the other kids in her class would have thought so. She’d stil...

1–Blizzard Jordan Cartwright sat at the dining room table, creating a valentine for her best friend Avery, when her brother Brody walked by. “Jordan’s got a boyfriend, Jordan’s got a boyfriend,” he sang. “I do not. Avery’s not my boyfriend,” she said...

Three short, page-turning mysteries for resistant readers ages 9-11 featuring mischievous cats and their middle grade owners.In Hiding Out on Halloween, Avery Mcintosh borrows the Super Ultimate Minecraft Hacks book from the school lib...

I recently finished a storyboarding class through Athabasca University. I highly recommend it if you are interested in learning about storyboarding, illustration, and/or animation. As part of my final project I was required to record a video of my st...

“Brilliant,” said Cricket, eyeing the dreamcatcher James held toward her. “B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-T.”“Um . . . okay,” said James, placing his dreamcatcher on the desk.“It’s one of our spelling words,” said Cricket, tying the final jewel on her own dreamcatc...