May is Mental Health Awareness Month & I want to share my book thoughts on PUZZLED, the newest #novel by talented #author & illustrator, Pan Cooke. PUZZLED is a timely & fascinating tale, as well as an entertaining & touching graphic novel I won’t soon forget. I personally feel

It was love at first page for me when it came to SUMMER AT SQUEE by Newbery-Honoree & Caldecott Medalist, author Andrea Wang 陳郁如! I loved it all, a 10/10 book perfect to read during #AAPIHM ! Illustrated by karyn (handle w care)! Now, let's get right into this book review, we have much to

It's such a privilege to have my #literacy journey featured on CommonLit! I often #read COMMON LIT in my 4th, 5th & 6th grade English & Language Arts classes, so this honor is really special to me! Thank you so much Rebecca E. F. Barone for interviewing me & #writing such a

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month & I'm celebrating by #reading aloud the meaningful & touching #picturebook WATERCRESS, by award-winning author Andrea Wang 陳郁如 & illustrated by Jason Chin. This is a #story filled with heart & tears, both heartwarming &

It’s FLASHBACK FAN FRIDAY with the one-and-only Cody Stark, mischievous scamp! A little while back, I sat down in the Good Day Sacramento studio with my favorite TV host & bow tie wearing pal, Cody Stark🌟! This is a favorite podcast episode memory! Click the 🔗& continue watching➡️ youtu.be/UW_UJQFVQiw?si…

What an unforgettably EPIC experience! I had the warmest SKOKIE SCHOOL welcome when I visited and spoke to the amazing #students & #teachers at Skokie #School in Winnetka IL. During my presentation, I spoke about my #literacy journey, internet safety & the power of #kindness !

There’s so much to love about my interview with the wonderfully uplifting & inspiring author Grace Lin. The award-winning storyteller & artist behind so many spectacular #kidlit reads! Watch our talk here☀️➡️ youtu.be/8p182UZki_k?si…

#AAPI #teachers #libraries #literacy

An interview full of heart & soul. Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month is upon us & I have the perfect #storyteller for us to celebrate this special month. The one-and-only Newbery, Geisel & Caldecott Honoree, author Grace Lin Grace Lin. Grace has written &

I was honored to meet and talk with San Juan Unified superintendent Melissa Bassanelli Melissa Bassanelli yesterday, as well as receive two prestigious awards! Thank you so much Senator Senator Roger Niello & San Juan Unified SD for recognizing & supporting my literary advocacy journey! I

I am full of pride. Thank you so much San Juan Unified for recognizing the #literacy work I'm doing & a special thank you to the amazing Principal Jamal Hicks for nominating me. I am beyond grateful & motivated now, more than ever, to continue my charge to advocate for early

I'm dedicating this video to all the moms out there, especially my amazing mom. This is my #HappyMothersDay read aloud of the #picturebook , I NEVER SAW MY MOM'S CAPE, BUT..., co-authored by a local #Sacramento #writing family who've crafted the sweetest stories. #Authors Skyler

It’s time for my @gooddaysac monthly TV segment! 🥳➡️ youtu.be/fk9eZ5IJkYU?si… This is an extra special segment because it happens to be #AAPI & #JewishAmerican Heritage month & in honor of these beautiful cultures, I’m celebrating 3 #books I recently discovered to commemorate.

What an INCREDIBLE DAY! I had the honor of leading a #book loving assembly to over 360 kids at Skokie School in Winnetka, Illinois TheSkokieSchoolLibrary! The #students asked great questions & I shared a #kidlit presentation with the school! I talked the magic of #reading , #literacy &

Wow! Thank you for this incredibly warm welcome Todd! I’m beyond excited! Today is going to be a fantastic day! Talking to kids about the power of reading, making a difference & following your dreams!

#skokieschool #bookschangelives GivingTuesday #teachers #kindness