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5 great TED Talks about children’s literature
I got hooked on TED Talks over the weekend. Despite the fact I kept telling myself, “Just one more, and then I’m going to stop watching these,” I kept watching. (No regrets.) Below are five talks about children’s literature worth … Continue reading
Posted in children's literature
Tagged books, children's authors, children's literature, diversity, education, kid lit, TED Talks
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Guess how many words I’ve written in 3 weeks?
Zero! (That’s the answer to the headline, in case you were wondering. Sorry … I didn’t give you a chance to guess.) Zero is the sum of words I’ve written in “The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill” this month. You’d think … Continue reading
Representation matters. Here’s why you should care.
I didn’t think much about diversity in childhood. I grew up in a rural Midwestern elementary school district primarily comprised of white middle class students. A portion of the student body was Hispanic and Latino. Throughout my entire grade school … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, Writing
Tagged books, Diverse Books, diversity, equality, literature, movies, representation
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Happy birthday! Here’s a book giveaway
Today I turn 30. I can’t recall if any of my childhood wishes on candles included seeing my name on a book cover; if it was, then there’s definitely some reliable magic in birthday wishes. Birthdays are a big deal … Continue reading
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A writer’s goals for 2017
Let’s take a moment to call New Year’s resolutions what they really are: goals. Even though goal-setting is applicable in any season, the new year is as good a time as any to look ahead, make plans, and set goals. … Continue reading
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