Our mission is to promote literacy among disadvantaged children and teens. In the greater Washington, D. area by giving books to students and schools. And providing access to authors and illustrators. Introducing authors to school kids. Mo Willems at Raymond Elementary School. Mo Willems wows children at Raymond Elementary School by reading several of his popular books. All kids get books to take home. Adam Gidwitz at Bancroft Elementary School. Adam Gidwitz signs books for eager students.

Monday, July 26, 2010.

A person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning. In fourth grade I wrote a list of about 13 careers I wanted to have when I grew up. While professional figure skating is no longer among my aspirations, I have not outgrown my passion and curiosity for diverse fields. I spent the last six years as a reporter for newspapers and online publications, and I have prior experience in youth education and social justice organizing. Leave a Reply Cancel reply.

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The Road to Publishing Series. Reviewed by Lila Quintero Weaver. I see reality in another way with a camera. Explores the question of what it means to become an artist.

This blog was developed as a resource for teachers and educators looking for multi-cultural books to share with children. I have compiled and cited various reviews of the books listed in this blog, and have added web resources and other tools that will help teachers use the books for instructional purposes. These are all books I have read personally or have previewed a hands on copy of. Monday, May 2, 2011. Running The Road To ABC. Running The Road To ABC.

When in Malt, Do Like the Maltese. The Story Of The Boy And The Bear. To me, writing is not a job. Writing is a way of life. It began as my creative outlet as a child.