JUST YA is a new collection for teens and their teachers, for use in ELA classrooms. My poem in the voice of a teen, “Family Stories,” is about immigration-- how we may romanticize the immigration of our ancestors but vilify immigrants of today. Open access free download in my bio! #JustYA
Just YA: Short Poems, Stories, & Essays is a powerful collection of literature celebrating the diverse and dynamic experiences of contemporary youth. Includes a teacher guide with instructional…
What a week! Back to school for the teachers, nearly finished with a summer writing project, and I led a PD for our district teachers called “Bringing the Joy” that was well received. Capped it off with veggie tacos and a cold beer, and now onto a long weekend before the kids start next week! ❤️
Time to read, write, think, and talk. Just got back from a wonderful three-day Western Mass. writing retreat with my classmates from Vermont College of Fine Arts. It definitely refilled the well. 💖📚✨
I'm on the Answer the Call zoom for white women supporting Kamala Harris. If you want to join or see the stream on YouTube, go to: answerthecall2024.com
White women, answer the call! It's time to show up for Kamala Harris.
Via Mallory McMorrow: "On Sunday night, 44,000 women gathered with @WinWithBLKWomen to support Kamala Harris, and they raised over $1 million. It’s our turn to show up. So that’s what we’re doing. " "All are welcome. Tell your people. Register now at AnswertheCall2024.com" Call is TONIGHT @8:30
White women, answer the call! It's time to show up for Kamala Harris.
It’s my New York Times anniversary. Three years ago the NYT published, much to my delight, my poem “Ars Poetica, Bronx.” There are days I get mad at the Times but I’ll never forget the joy of seeing my words in its pages. 💥
I’m working on a new picture book biography, and wow— this book is really helping to grease the wheels! Thank you, @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social#kidlit
We found news about one of our tireless authors @nchurnin.bsky.social#BostonGlobe#kidsbookwww.bostonglobe.com/2024/07/16/a...
A Boston Globe article sparked author Nancy Churnin’s story about kids who stood up for LGBTQ+ rights and against hate.
Jasmin Graham’s interview on CBS Morning today was phenomenal— shark behaviors, diversifying the field of marine biology so that more people of color are doing the research, & more. Her new book is getting great buzz! 🦈📚✨ I just pre-ordered it, since here on Cape Cod we need shark info!
