According to CDC data, more than one in three women and more than one in six men deal with some form of contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner at some point in their lives. There is a saying that there are three sides to every story: your side, my side,…
In the upcoming July issue of School Library Journal, Postcards from Malcom X has received a very nice review! “School libraries need true stories of the enduring importance of cross-cultural alliances and community organizing.” Gr 3-7–This book introduces middle school readers to the life and activism of Yuri Kochiyama, highlighting her meaningful correspondence and powerful…
My publisher, Audrey Press, closed down last year, so the rights to my two books, How to Coach Girls and The Elusive Full Ride Scholarship, reverted back. Slowly but surely, all the copies of How to Coach Girls that I owned were sold through my website. (I still have a bunch of The Elusive Full…
Early childhood education forms the foundation for lifelong success, providing children with the tools they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. For working parents in Pennsylvania, these programs provide a comprehensive support system that extends beyond the typical workday. Spanning from infancy to the start of kindergarten, they are designed for children at various…
One thing we keep saying to parents who want their kids to be bilingual but aren’t speaking the language yet is: the only way to start speaking a language is by actually speaking it. I know it sounds redundant, but it’s very true. We’ve seen this over and over again — kids, or even parents,…
Are you ready to think about Back to School? I have resources and ideas to stop summer slide. As I look back on the summer learning that I did with my three children, a few things stand out that, now in hindsight, have greatly impacted my kids’ learning experiences. The first is doing math supplementation…
Bringing a newborn home is a period filled with joy, but it also brings moments of intense helplessness when your baby cries and nothing seems to work. During the first few months, infants transition from the cozy, predictable environment of the womb into a world full of unfamiliar sights, sounds, and textures. Learning how to…