Leah Henderson is a writer, mentor, and teacher. Her critically acclaimed books for young readers include Your Voice, Your Vote, The Courage of the Little Hummingbird, The Magic in Changing Your Stars, A Day for Rememberin’, and Together We March. She has written for the New York Times Book Review and as a contributing author [ Read the full article… ]
28 Days
Day 15: Cathy Ann Johnson
Cathy Ann Johnson received her BFA from Columbus College of Arts and Design. She spent several years at Hallmark Greeting Cards, where she honed her skills crafting emotional content that speaks to children. Her ability to work in a range of styles merited her a position in Hallmark’s Center of Excellence. Cathy Ann loves connecting [ Read the full article… ]
Day 14: Sharon E. Langley
Sharon E. Langley is living history–a civil rights figure since the age of eleven months, when she and her parents became the first to officially desegregate the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Baltimore, Maryland on August 28, 1963. Today, Sharon is an author and elementary educator. Her debut picture book, A RIDE TO REMEMBER (co-authored [ Read the full article… ]
Day 13: TeMika Grooms
Day 12: Mélina Mangal
Mélina Mangal writes picture books, biographies, and short stories that focus on connections with nature and culture. She is also an elementary school library media teacher, and our 28 Days Later Day 12 honoree. Mélina Mangal is the author of The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just, winner of the Carter G. [ Read the full article… ]
Day 11: Janae Marks
Middle grade author Janae Marks’ debut novel, From the Desk of Zoe Washington, won the Tassy Walden: New Voices in Children’s Literature Award and was nominated for an Edgar Award. Bookpage calls her “one of the brightest new stars of contemporary middle grade” and we agree. Janae is our Day 11 honoree. Janae Marks is [ Read the full article… ]
Day 10: Dinah Johnson
Dinah Johnson has a generous spirit and a wealth of knowledge about children’s literature. Her passion for stories and history are evident in everything she does, as is her desire to create a better world for children, especially Black children, through books. We are delighted to honor Dinah Johnson and her work on Day 10 [ Read the full article… ]
Day 9 – Bryan Patrick Avery
At the age of 7, Bryan Patrick Avery discovered a love of reading after receiving his first Bobbsey Twins Mystery Book. Today, he is an award-winning poet and author of over 20 books for children. Bryan is our 28 Days Later Day 9 honoree. BRYAN PATRICK AVERY is an award-winning poet and author of over [ Read the full article… ]