RUBY LEE & ME Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week! 04 May 2016Shannon Hitchcock When I found out “A Mighty Girl” had selected RUBY LEE & ME as one of twenty books to celebrate... Read More
Nerdy Book Club–RUBY LEE & ME 05 Apr 2016Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer I have written a blog post called, “The Teacher Who Inspired RUBY LEE AND ME.” You can read it by... Read More
Saying Goodbye–A Eulogy for Daddy’s Funeral 07 Mar 2016Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer I was reading Facebook and Phyllis Adams had this to say about my dad, “He always had a smile... Read More
Celebrating Black History Month With RUBY LEE AND ME 03 Feb 2016Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer I didn’t set out to write about school integration. My intention was to pay a simple visit to Mrs. Pauline... Read More
Scholastic’s Mother Daughter Book Club 09 Jan 2016Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer Scholastic is featuring RUBY LEE & ME as a Mother Daughter Book Club Selection. They’ve posted discussion questions, a recipe... Read More
MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS GIFT: RUBY LEE AND ME 12 Dec 2015Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer I have been writing for many years, and each Christmas there would be a tinge of sadness because the gift... Read More
RUBY LEE & ME 28 Oct 2015Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer This is what a dream comes true looks like! RUBY LEE AND ME received a starred review from Booklist, and... Read More
More From The WOW Retreat in Helen, GA! 11 Aug 2015Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer I worked on two historical picture books at the WOW Retreat, and for me, that was the perfect amount of material. It... Read More
WOW RETREAT IN HELEN, GA! 01 Aug 2015Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer The view outside my window at the WOW Retreat in Helen, Georgia! I recently attended the 2015 WOW... Read More