Infographics are a fantastic way to spread awareness about bipolar disorder. They’ve even been considered the future of knowledge in regards to how we share information. But before you go crazy with designing your own, it’s important to understand what makes an infographic successful in spreading awareness. While infographics have become extremely popular over the…
Melissa Stewart, an award-winning and much-respected author of more than 190+ nonfiction children’s books, reached out to me to ask me to help raise awareness of the #KidsLoveNonfiction campaign. I was happy to help. Trained in biology and science journalism, Melissa most recently won a Sibert Honor award with Summertime Sleepers: Animals that Estivate, illustrated…
This is my third time attending a college fair centered around creative arts. I first went to National Portfolio Day with my oldest daughter in Boston when she was in high school. I also went to a performing and creative arts college fair in Boston with my First-to-College mentee. My daughter, who is now at…
Psychology is one of the most popular subject choices among students today. Psychology is currently fourth when it comes to the most popular majors among college and university students worldwide. In the U.S. over one hundred thousand students each year major in psychology. Psychology offers a lot of opportunities for student personal growth along with…
I am thrilled to be part of The Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour, celebrating with picture book honor winner, The Christmas Mitzvah, written by Jeff Gottesfeld, and illustrated by Michelle Laurentia Agatha. I interview Jeff and Michelle below! The Christmas Mitzvah by Jeff Gottesfeld, illustrated by Michelle Laurentia Agatha Al Rosen is a…
I have compiled some of my book lists to include all the books that I could find that showcase Black Achievement. So far, my list of books here is up to 48 but more books within each blog post linked below. This list was prompted by an article in Edutopia that asked K-12 teachers to celebrate…
Valentine’s day is just around the corner, and you still haven’t figured out what you’re going to get your kids or significant other as a gift. You could always go the traditional route with cards and candy, but you want to try things a bit differently this year. You want to find a way to…