A thread of my 2022 YA and Kids Reads! Let's go!!!

UPDATE: Due to a major water main break along Pennsylvania Avenue, numerous schools will be closed Tuesday, February 11 due to not having water. Please see https://t.co/U0ZPTO4jWo for updates.

ICYMI: Hundreds of new books are being distributed to teachers to build classroom libraries at our Stuff A Trunk event!

Reeling to announce KWAME CRASHES THE UNDERWORLD has been selected as the winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award!!! In a world that truly needs Black art, this is a true honor 🇬🇭

What a great opportunity! Classroom libraries are such an important part of success in student literacy!

All PGCPS schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 6, due to inclement weather. Code Red: The school system is closed for all personnel. Please stay tuned to email, text alerts, our website ( https://t.co/U0ZPTO4RLW), and social media for updates.

🧣 ❄️ As the weather gets colder, we have warm blankets and hygiene kits available at your DC Public Library. Request a kit at the front desk—no charge. 🌟Available while supplies last. Made possible by @DCHumanServ @LoveDCLibrary & @US_IMLS

#CriticalMissing 15-year-old Christia Hall (5’1 110lbs). Last seen in the Woodlawn area wearing a light gray sweater, black and white t-shirt, black pants, red,white and yellow Puma shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 410-887-1340. #BCoPD #HelpLocate

#Missing 17-year-old Maneta Seck (5’7” 180 lbs). She was last seen on 10/16/24 in the Towson area wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans and white and black Nike shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 410-887-2361.

I have 2 sponsorship spots left! Wanna go to NCTE in Boston this year? Here's the criteria to have your registration ($400) covered: - teacher of color - live in MA, TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, or FL Comment and I'll send you the link ☺️

#CriticalMissing  15-year-old Kendra Vassell (5’2” 125lbs). Last seen this morning at 12 A.M. in the Pikesville area. There is no clothing description at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 410-887-1279. #HelpLocate

#CriticalMissing 13-year-old Jaiden Lewis (5’5 135lbs). Last seen in the Middle River area wearing a black hat, white t-shirt, silver watch, black pants, black shoes and blue backpack. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 410-887-0220. #HelpLocate #BCoPD

Here’s a comic for autumn from my book POETRY COMICS, recently named a 2025 NEA Read Across America selection!

#CriticalMissing 15-year-old Shawna Hardy, (5’6,120). Last seen on 10/02/24 in the Towson area at approximately 8:00 a.m. wearing a yellow knit hat, light blue jacket and black bookbag. Anyone with information is requested to call 911 or 410-887-2361. #PleaseShare #BCoPD

#Critical #Missing: 16-year-old Jayquan Lyons (5'7”, 150 lbs.). Last seen at 5 p.m. on September 27, 2024, in the #WindsorMill area wearing a black hooded sweatshirt & gray pants. Anyone with information, please call 911 or 410-307-2020. #help #find Additional photos pending.

#Critical #Missing: 15-year-old Kendra Vassell (5'02”, 125 lbs.). Last seen at approximately 11:30 p.m. on September 28, 2024, in the #Pikesville area wearing black jeans, blue hooded sweatshirt & black Croc shoes. Anyone with information, please call 911 or 410-887-2361. #help

I recently walked a client through this & thought I would share: I LOVE CANVA. But, please know that when you make a logo/anything on Canva - CANVA retains their IP rights. This means you CANNOT file a TM/Copyright or sub-license what you made. You only have a LICENSE.

Sharing on behalf of our partners @DCPoliceDept

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Teachers!! Sending you my love and gratitude as you start this year. And to celebrate, I am giving away ten signed copies of my brand new graphic novel. I will announce winners by 9/4 ❤️❤️

Time for a #BacktoSchool teacher talk where you can discover new picture books with recs from teachers, educators, & librarians. Teacher educator @NQCLiteracy is back & shares why Adib Khorram and Michelle Tran’s BIJAN ALWAYS WINS is a great addition to your classroom/library