shadrieka I was asked to talk about my experience with the Reginald Lewis Museum Book Fair this week, and thought I would share my thoughts here on the blog: As a new resident here in Baltimore, I have been looking for ways to integrate myself within my community. Participating in the Lewis Museum’s African American Book … Read more
Yesterday I attended the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s first African American Book Fair! It was a fantastic event with a great turnout. I am hoping that the museum will continue the fair each year and bring in more and more booklovers! The highlight of my day was seeing book friends like James and Lesa Cline … Read more
It’s the end of the semester. I’m fried. My students are fried. We’re all dragging ourselves across the finish line at this point. It has been a great semester for us, but man, I can’t wait for things to settle down. If you have never talked to a graduating senior on a college campus in … Read more
1 – 4 p.m. Parents, educators and book lovers are invited to hear authors and illustrators discuss the power of multicultural stories. Children can enjoy bookmaking crafts and will receive free books (limited quantity). Date and Time: Saturday, May 4, 1:00 pm Important Information: Free program. In conjunction with Defining Moments. Contact Information: For more … Read more
It’s that time of year again! Time to sign up for our annual trip to Sao Tome and Cape Verde! The deadline is quickly approaching so get those applications in fast! For more information click here! Tell a friend!!
We’re well into 2013 and all is moving (somewhat) smoothly. I spent my winter break here in Baltimore working which was a welcome break from my teaching schedule. I am halfway through a new project and am looking forward to clearing my head in a couple of months. I did take a few days to … Read more
One of my dear art homies, Jonathan Bean is having a phenomenal book launch of his latest masterpiece, Building Our House. Join us this Saturday in Kutztown, PA, for a book signing and tour of the house that sparked a one-of-a-kind pitcturebook. January 12, Firefly Bookstore, 3-5pm. 230 West Main St. Kutztown, PA 19530 Open … Read more
Last year I was approached by Willa Banks, the Educational Programs Coordinator at the Benjamin Banneker Museum, to create a program inspired by White Water to present to children in the Baltimore County School System. I am so excited to share the book and it’s message with students this February. After an open discussion of … Read more
Congratulations to Turner Publishing, Alice Randall, and Caroline Randall Williams for the NAACP Image Award nomination of “The Diary of B. B. Bright, Possible Princess”. Good luck everyone!