Thanks!

As we wrap up 2014, I just want to thank you for making this the best year yet for Read … More

Please Don’t Be a Troll

One of my favorite scenes in literature is in Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Three bumbling trolls capture Bilbo and then argue … 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

Not Too Late for Holiday Plays

I was recently contacted by a theater company in Maryland which wants to add my adaption of “The Gift of … More

Six Tips on Writing Your Own Classroom Plays

Every so often I get a request from a reader to draft a play based on a specific book: The … 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

13 Signs Your Zombie is Addicted to Formaldehyde

The use of zombies for the completion of otherwise mundane household chores, not to mention recreational use, is becoming increasingly … More

Grow Some Neurons!

Many kids begin school already knowing how to read. They haven’t had formal lessons. Their parents haven’t been trained in … More

Text Books vs Read Aloud Plays

Admit it. You’re using one of those big fat textbooks to teach reading, one of those monstrosities brought to you … More

High Stakes Testing Leads to High Blood Pressure

This time last year I admitted to a high degree of frustration when it comes to standardized testing. It drives … More