White Water

Look for my new title, WHITE WATER this August in stores and online. Books are currently available for preordering.  WHITE WATER is written by Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein and is published by Candlewick Press. You can find out more about the authors here. I’m pleased to see that this title will be distributed by Random … Read more

UWMA Early Literacy Symposium

I submitted a proposal to speak at the United Way’s Early Literacy Symposium here in Atlanta and they have accepted me! The symposium is on April 15th at the Loudermilk Center here in Atlanta. The Early Literacy Symposium brings together more than 300 education professionals from early care and education through 3rd grade levels.  The … Read more

“Ring with the Harmonies of Liberty” giclee

Hello collectors! I am finally releasing my first fine art giclee in the “Lift Every Voice and Sing” series. Eventually I plan to launch a site that houses all of the prints and upcoming images but in the meantime, this first print is currently available in my Etsy shop. 22 x 30″ Giclee printed on … Read more

OUR CHILDREN CAN SOAR lesson plans

I promised this back in January, but have just recently come up for air to get them typed out. Without further ado, here is a list of activities and to accompany Our Children Can Soar in your home and classroom. I’d love to hear your feedback. Please send pics and comments to me at news … Read more

CCBC Choices 2011

Great news! A PLACE WHERE HURRICANES HAPPEN is on the Cooperative Children’s Book Center’s (CCBC) Choices list for 2011! The 2011 edition of CCBC Choices, CCBC’s picks for the best children’s and young adult books published in 2010 will be available after March 5.. (Citation list of books in CCBC Choices 2011) CCBC Choices is … Read more