Stuff for sale…
I am packing up to head out of NY. Periodically I will be listing things I have for sale. For example, this week I have an old G3 that’s been collecting dust in my apartment for some time now. It’s yours for $100…or your best offer!
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Parsons Talk
On December 14th I will be speaking alongside David Ezra Stein at Parsons. The class is by invitation only. Please contact me directly if you would like to attend.
Living the Dream – chapitre cinq
In thinking of my memoir, I am about to begin chapter 5. The table of contents thus far would be: Chapter 1 – the beginning (covering childhood through high school) Chapter 2 – education (my college years) Chapter 3 – returning home (teaching in Atlanta) Chapter 4 – NYC (SVA days and the beginning of … Read more
Ebony Magazine Review
Grab a copy of December’s issue of Ebony Magazine. You can find a quick review of BIRD in the “kid’s corner”. 🙂
CLEVELAND ROCKS!
Last week I was hosted by Mrs. Chrystal Carr-Jeter and the Cleveland Public Library in conjunction with BloomsburyUSA, for the opening of OUR CHILDREN CAN SOAR, a traveling exhibition the 12 original paintings from the book. If you are in Cleveland, please stop by to see the work. Paintings will be on display until February … Read more
November Events
I finally wrapped my second book, A PLACE WHERE HURRICANES HAPPEN by Renee Watson. It debuts this June with Random House. In the meantime, I will be making three appearances in November. On November 12th, the Cleveland Public Library is graciously hosting an exhibition of the original artwork for OUR CHILDREN CAN SOAR, which was … Read more
Baltimore Book Fair
Hey Baltimore! Come out this Sunday to see yours truly and Zetta Elliott at the 14th annual Baltimore Book Festival. We will be presenting BIRD, Sunday, September 27th at 1:00PM. Look for us at the Children’s Bookstore Stage. Now, to find that top hat and cane….
TO DO- Get Published This Year~
Only one more month to submit your pb manuscript for Lee and Low’s NEW VOICES AWARD. That’s right the New Voices Award that has introduced to world to great new talent like Aaron Boyd, Zetta Elliott, and Paula Yoo! The submission deadline is fast approaching for Lee & Low Books’ tenth annual NEW VOICES AWARD. … Read more
In loving memory
Last week I was taken out of the world to go home and be with my family as we said goodbye to my grandmother’s youngest son, Keith Harris (Uncle Son in BIRD). I can’t begin to tell you how special he was to all of us. He was a great light in this world and … Read more