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It's a Reading and Writing Affair
Established in 2000, RAWSistaz (Reading and Writing Sistaz) Literary Group is committed to the support and promotion of books by, for and about African-Americans. Every year, RAWSistaz presents an ann… more →
It's a Reading and Writing Affair
wrote 1 year ago: Established in 2000, RAWSistaz (Reading and Writing Sistaz) Literary Group is committed to the suppo … more →
28 & Beyond: The Making of Dr. Truelove
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wrote 1 year ago: I dislike controversy. I’m drawn to controversy. In between my two realities lies the author o … more →
Janet McDonald's Legacy
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wrote 1 year ago: I first became aware of Janet McDonald with her memoir, PROJECT GIRL. I related to her girl-woman jo … more →
Thinking Teen
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wrote 2 years ago: I’ve been asked by both adults and teens, how am I able to write an authentic teen experience, … more →
The beauty of words
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wrote 2 years ago: You hear it all the time now, every time you turn on the radio. Syncopated rhythms, heavy beats, wor … more →
What's on Your Christmas List?
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wrote 2 years ago: Last week I discovered a quote from Lenore Hershey, the former editor of McCall’s and Ladies H … more →
Christmas memories
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wrote 2 years ago: As an 8-year-old, the story of Santa Claus didn’t jibe with me: A rotund white man in a silver … more →
Giving Thanks
wrote 2 years ago: I struggled with what to share today. I have so much to be thankful for. Thanksgiving has always hel … more →
Do You Want a Revolution?
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wrote 2 years ago: “You had me at hello!” That’s what I said to Paula on 9.19.07 when she sent me an … more →
Show Time
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wrote 2 years ago: When I first heard that less than two percent of children’s books published last year were wri … more →
Change begins in my own backyard
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wrote 2 years ago: When Varian first explained to me the concept behind the Brown Bookshelf — to highlight other Africa … more →
