12 Unforgettable Moments from My First Year as a Simmons MFA
My first year as an MFA in Writing for Children was an absolute treasure. Allow me to reminisce on the beauty of it all!
I’m Pursuing an MFA in Writing for Children at Simmons University
I’m embarking on a new chapter this fall: Pursuing an MFA in Writing for Children at Simmons University in Boston. Here’s to following passions and always growing!
Little Launchers Honored at Next Generation Indie Book Awards
My debut children’s book series, Little Launchers, was honored at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, as a Children’s Nonfiction category finalist with “Sebastian Creates a Sock Company.”
GoDaddy Celebrates ‘Take Your Kids To Work Day’ with Little Launchers
GoDaddy offered my books to 400 kids attending its Take Your Kids To Work Day event across five offices. The kids also heard from the books’ kid entrepreneurs!
“Sebastian Creates a Sock Company” Receives IBPA Bill Fisher Award
My debut picture book was awarded the silver Bill Fisher Award for best initial title from a publisher at the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards.
A Beginner’s Guide to Attending a Highlights Foundation Workshop
So, you’re thinking about attending a Highlights Foundation workshop? Let me give you a newcomer’s insights on how to get the most out of it!
Polar Bear Pitching: Where Startups Pitch in Freezing Conditions for Funding
Most startup pitch competitions have a time limit: 60 seconds, 2 minutes. Not Polar Bear Pitching. The catch? Founders must pitch while standing waist-deep in the frozen Baltic Sea.
Love: Why Don’t We Talk About It More In Education?
Why don’t we talk more about love in education? In her iNACOL Symposium 2017 keynote, Diane Tavenner tackles childhood insecurity, with love as a solution.
What a Joy Speaking with Fourth Graders in Kilgore, Texas!
Visiting fourth graders virtually in Texas, I shared my passion for writing and encouraged students to follow their own passions.
How I Raised $20,000 in 30 Days on Kickstarter to Self-Publish My First Book
In 30 days, I raised more than $20,000 on crowdfunding site Kickstarter to publish my first book. In fact, I published an entire four-title children’s book series all at once!
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