Just as women in history set a strong foundation for Women’s History month – its time to highlight the future of women. The following books spotlight those up and coming voices now on the world stage. Talented, brave and influential young women. Some are making stories now, while some are just starting. These are the faces…
Women’s history month is dedicated to honoring the women who have come before us by telling their stories that made history. It is hoped they provide future generations of girls and women the inspiration to not be afraid to step out and try and make their own history. If you are interested in becoming inspired,…
Author at a Glance: Walter Dean Myers Walter Dean Myers was born on August 12, 1937 in Martinsburg, West Virginia Moved to Harlem with his foster parents at age three- wrote throughout childhood After graduating high school and leaving the army, he earned a BA from Empire State College. He wrote full time after…
TITLE: Fresh Ink: An Anthology AUTHORS: Schuyler Bailar, Melissa de la Cruz, Sara Farizan, Sharon G. Flake, Eric Gansworth, Malindo Lo, Walter Dean Myers, Daniel José Older, Thien Pham, Jason Reynolds, Aminah Mae Safi, Gene Luen Yang, Nicola Yoon DESCRIPTION: These are twelve stories with endings that are still being written–whose next chapters are up…
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…
Author at a Glance: Nic Stone Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA, Graduated from Spelman College Stone worked extensively in teen mentoring She lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time. Tries to bring a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds. …
