Eleven years ago, I wrote and published a book called Banjo’s Dream. It sold over 5,000 copies and became a favorite for a whole generation of kids. During the pandemic, I brought Banjo back with some of his friends. Now I’m writing their origin story — and how families come in all shapes and sizes. The story, which is written, is an action-adventure story. But it also is a reminder that community matters. Here’s the first couple of illustrations.

