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I write humorous books for children and teens

Here are some of them.

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​Rules for Liars
is a novel for ages 8-12, published in February 2026. "With emotional candor, the novel blends humor and heart with a contemporary sensibility. ... A tender, insightful exploration of friendship, forgiveness, and the courage to live authentically." 
Kirkus Reviews


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​CJ Baker: Mover and Shaker
 is a four-book series published in August 2025 and meant for children ages five to nine. 

"CJ Baker is a relatable new character navigating everyday adventures with humor, heart, and the added perspective of living with ADHD. ... A fun and approachable series for emerging readers."
School Library Journal

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Violet and the Pie of Life, my middle grade novel for children about nine years old and up was published by Holiday House in 2021. 

"A nice mix of humor and emotional pitfalls: the perfect script for an engaging read." --Kirkus Reviews
 

"Green sincerely conjures Violet's deep pain, confusion, frustration, and worry over shifting relationships; her frank, energetic voice carries this sensitive narrative." --Publishers Weekly

"Middle-grade readers will appreciate the realistic reflection of the social lives of 12-year-olds. Green doesn't shy away from Violet’s own shortcomings, making her all the more sympathetic and relatable. The narrative keeps up a comfortable pace and weaves subplots adeptly in along with illustrations that demonstrate Violet’s love of math. Recommended for readers looking to take a more serious and mature step past 
Diary of a Wimpy Kid." --Booklist

"Kids who feast on friendship and family fiction will savor the bitter and the sweet."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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My funny Zeke Meeks chapter books got great reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Booklist, and, best of all, children. Publishers Weekly called Zeke "an entertaining and likable narrator" and noted the "ample amounts of irreverent and self-referential humor." Kirkus Reviews said, "Hilarious first-person narration gets the details of third grade life right." The 14 books in the series can be read in any order and can be found at bookstores, libraries, and online. They have been translated into Spanish, Turkish, Czech, and Azerbaijani.
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Scholastic publishes my books Sparkling Jewel and Sweet Buttercup, which make up the Silver Pony Ranch chapter book series. The books feature two sisters summering on their grandmother's horse ranch, with beautiful ponies and adorable puppies. Over 100,000 books have been sold and close to 100 reviews on Amazon.com have given the books four or five-star reviews! The books are translated into Czech and sold in the Czech Republic.
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My other books include 
The Funny Girl series, Kaitlyn and the Competition, the Supernatural Rubber Chicken series and the young adult novels Storky: How I Lost My Nickname and Won the Girl, Stuck in the 70s, and The Band trilogy.