on a dime
I’m not a spontaneous person. In fact, I have anxiety issues, which means I try…
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take the pledge
Did you hear about the stampedes that took place all around the country over the…
sucked in
I’m a little worried about this bog. The semester’s about to start and I just…
boys on film
My head’s full of stories but I haven’t allowed myself to sit and write. The…
do rioters read?
When I heard that the one store left untouched during the recent riots in London…
love endures
In June, after attending the ChLA conference, I posted my paper here on the blog…
meet Ranger Doug
One of my goals in writing about black history is to ignite the imagination of…
The Birthday Party Pledge
Do you have kids in your life? Would you be willing, for one year, to…
headstrong/heartstrong
One of the things that surprised me most during my conversation with Jacqueline Woodson was…
it does a heart good…
…to discover new allies. I’ve been enjoying the posts over at Amy Reads—my last paper…