A guess you can qualify me as a “Vitamin D Addict.” This time of year, the sun is typically obscured … More
Category: American History
Pairing Plays & Picture Books for Black History Month
With Black History Month upon us, two bits of news caught my eye last week: the State of South Carolina … More
MLK Day Inspiration
I’ve been fortunate to have forged a lasting relationship with Scholastic publishers, particularly the wonderful editors at Storyworks and Scope … More
Selma Movie, Selma Play
Buzz about Oprah Winfrey’s new movie Selma is shining a light on the Selma to Montgomery March. The film, which … More
Why this Play is Important to Your Students
Students will quickly connect with eight-year old Sheyann Webb. When African-Americans were being denied the right to vote, she became … More
Why You Should Teach Black History on April 15th
The Major League Baseball season is underway, which seems a trivial point in the broad scheme of academics. Yet were … More
One of My Best MLK Plays, Free!
As part of its Black History Month celebration, Scholastic publishers is offering my most oft-published play for free. I Have … More
Black Students Denied Service
Imagine seeing the words “Whites Only” at your favorite restaurant! We can be thankful that it’s unthinkable today. But when … More
April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day
The Major League Baseball season is underway, which seems a trivial point in the broad scheme of academics. Yet were … More
Engaging Kids for MLK Day
With Martin Luther King Day just around the corner, I’ve frequently been asked of late, “How do you get kids … More
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