Heather's first picture book with Gnome Road Publishing, Trunk Goes Thunk!, released in the fall of 2024. This award-winning lyrical nonfiction account of forest animals repurposing a fallen tree as a log bridge through the use of playful word opposites is illustrated by the creative duo, Chantelle and Burgen Thorne. 

Heather's second picture book with GRP, Backyard Stew,  hits the shelves in the fall of 2026. This fast-paced, fun-filled look at beating the boredom blues promises playful and energetic illustrations by artist Deborah Schreiber. Get ready to stir up the imagination and creativity of young readers everywhere!

And to round out a trifecta of terrific stories, Heather is the author of Dribble, Shoot, Swish: A Basketball Story, set to release in the spring of 2027 and illustrated by LaTonya Jackson. This lyrical ode to childhood basketball games is certain to become a fan favorite. 

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Heather C. Morris is the grateful author of multiple stories for kids – fiction, nonfiction, picture books, and middle grade – including Trunk Goes Thunk! (Gnome Road Publishing, 2024), and a ghost story in the Haunted States of America Anthology (Godwin Books/Macmillan, 2024). She has published six books for the educational market, spanning a variety of topics, from outer space to animals to weather.

Prior to writing full-time, Heather spent more than a decade working in NASA laboratories, designing experiments that flew on the International Space Station, and conducting equipment tests in extreme environments. She is passionate about showing kids and adults alike that it is possible to pursue interests that may not seem related (like her background in laboratory science and her love for writing fiction).

When Heather’s not reading, typing, or doodling, you’ll find her hiking the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with her husband, their three kids, and their rescued border collie.

Heather is represented by Kristen Terrette at Martin Literary Management. Connect with her online at heathercmorris.com.