SCBWI Book Blast!
When it comes to marketing, it’s hard to know what actually moves the needle, but that said, SCBWI’s Book Blast is fast... Read More
#SIBA16, #TRIO, And RUBY LEE AND ME Dolls!
Fifteen books were selected to be part of TRIO 2017, and I’m excited for RUBY LEE & ME to be among them.... Read More
August–#MSBookFest And #MGGetsReal!
Whew! August was a busy month. I attended the Mississippi Book Festival in Jackson. Here I am on a panel moderated by... Read More
What Is #MGGetsReal?
Marketing can be a drag for writers, it can feel so self-promotional. And it requires a lot of time. But with... Read More
ALA 2016–RUBY LEE & ME
Lots of cool things have been happening to me! I attended the American Libraries Association Conference for the first time ever. This... Read More
TeacherTube: Student Book Trailer of RUBY LEE & ME
Savannah Thompson in Mrs. Rodgers’s class made a book trailer for RUBY LEE & ME. It’s available for viewing on TeacherTube: Thanks,... Read More
RUBY LEE & ME Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week!
When I found out “A Mighty Girl” had selected RUBY LEE & ME as one of twenty books to celebrate teacher appreciation... Read More
Nerdy Book Club–RUBY LEE & ME
I have written a blog post called, “The Teacher Who Inspired RUBY LEE AND ME.” You can read it by clicking on... Read More
Celebrating Black History Month With RUBY LEE AND ME
I didn’t set out to write about school integration. My intention was to pay a simple visit to Mrs. Pauline Porter, my... Read More
Scholastic’s Mother Daughter Book Club
Scholastic is featuring RUBY LEE & ME as a Mother Daughter Book Club Selection. They’ve posted discussion questions, a recipe for peach... Read More