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!
I Joined Summit Public Schools!
This month marks the next step in my journey to understand how we can disrupt the status quo in education and give the children of America the education they deserve, an education that will set them up for success.
“Sebastian Creates a Sock Company” Recognized at San Francisco Writers Conference
My first-ever manuscript for “Sebastian Creates a Sock Company” was chosen as a finalist in the 2017 San Francisco Writers Conference Writing Contest.
Announcing My Highlights Foundation Scholarship for Nonfiction Work
Entrepreneur Kid is proud to announce author Erica Swallow was awarded the Highlights Foundation’s James Cross Giblin Scholarship for nonfiction writing.
Digital ‘Broccoli’ Books Offer Multicultural Children’s Stories in Six Languages
Broccoli is a multicultural, multilingual storybook app that teaches kids about other cultures in six different languages, by telling traditional stories from around the world.
How This High School Business Attracts International Clients
Students in the Alma High DECA program manage a store that has international reach and teaches them management and leadership skills they’ll use for a lifetime.
NLR School District Links with Industry to Offer ‘Value-added’ Diplomas
Students at North Little Rock High School are getting industry-level certified in manufacturing basics in a pilot program unlike any other in the state. The school also currently certifies students as Certified Nursing Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians.
How Four Lines In A Brass Band Protest Song Could Enlighten Us All
New Orleans-style brass bands are a part of life in Louisiana – from celebrating holidays and marriages to mourning deaths and injustice, you can find brass bands rolling strong at the biggest and smallest of gatherings. Alton Sterling’s vigil was no exception.
Non-tech MVPs: Why Every Tech Startup Should Start With One
Some would-be entrepreneurs waste time either building a product no one wants or not validating the ideas stuck in their heads. Enter the non-tech MVP.
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