Book Overview Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love. From winning…
Author at a Glance: Angela Johnson Born in Tuskegee, Alabama Grew up in Windham, Ohio with her brother and parents. Encouraged by a teacher who read to her when she was young This inspired her to write throughout her childhood. Attended Kent State University but left to focus on her writing. Credits author Cynthia Rylant…
¿Se percatan los políticos de lo imprescindible que es formar personas con una perspectiva general del mundo y un pensamiento crítico?
The mythological tale of Cupid and Psyche is one of the few Greek and Roman myths that has not fully become assimilated into modern consciousness.
People make pilgrimages to Tara Jensen’s North Carolina Smoke Signals Bakery. Why do over a 100,000 people follow her Instagram feed @bakerhands? Tara Jensen has learned to live a simple life, close to the land that feeds her oven. In her first book, she shares her philosophy of simple living and her trove of…
Author at a Glance: Kwame Alexander Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and author of 28 books Is a regular contributor to NPR’s Morning Edition, Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Prize, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat…
