books
"A Boy, A Pigeon, and a Place to Call Home," 2025,
by Susan Chodakiewitz, Illustrated by Moira Ratchford
amazon reader reviews:
"It’s fun, imaginative, and heartwarming, and the beautiful illustrations pull you right into their world. I for one loved Chip’s yellow sneakers!"
"The story is engaging, the illustrations are lovely, and the message about kindness, belonging and being true to yourself truly resonates."
"Delightful premise with lots and lots of warm wonderful illustrations."
Local feature on my family history in Norwalk, CT, my illustrations, and why it's important to purchase from artisans instead of big-box stores. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to read the interview.
awards
2024 Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children's Literature: Honorable Mention for Illustrator Portfolio
Judge's Comment: "Moira has such wonderful characters in whimsical environments, one really can't help but get enveloped in a warm and cozy feeling."
Kidlit411.com Banner Winner and Featured Illustrator for March 2024