Category: Press
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Interview with psychologist and author, Dr. Samantha Sweeney
You won’t want to miss my interview with psychologist and author, Dr. Samantha Sweeney. Dr. Sweeney (who happens to be my daughter), has recently published her second book entitled Culturally Competent Kids: Raising Children to Thrive In a Diverse World. Dr. Sweeney talks about her journey as an author and her passion about diversity and…
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Jamal and Me – Now on Barbershop Books!
Exciting news! My first book, Jamal and Me is now included in the E-Library on the Barbershop Books website. Barbershop Books is an organization that provides children’s books to barbershops across the country to promote literacy and a love for reading. While adults/children are getting haircuts, why not read a book? Jamal and Me is…
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Shore Kids and Family Connections Event Kent Island, MD
I am pleased to share that I participated in the Shore Kids & Family Connections event at Kent Island High School, located in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. This event was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 and included a petting zoo, face painting, children’s book authors signing and selling books and a whole lot more.…
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That’s Not Funny, David! by David Shannon
I had the pleasure of meeting David Shannon in December, 2024. Don’t miss reading David Shannon’s latest book!
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“What’s Your Story?” Blog Post for Black Children’s Book Authors
I am pleased to announce I have a blog posted in the “What’s Your Story?” section of the Black Children’s Book Authors website. I am also listed in the directory.
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Rebecca Van Aken, Assistant Principal at Centreville Elementary School reads Playground Heroes
I am pleased to share with you that Playground Heroes was read aloud by Rebecca Van Aken, Assistant Principal at Centreville Elementary School.
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Featured on the Local Authors Page of Commonplace Reader
I am now on the Local Authors Page of Commonplace Reader, an independent bookstore located in Yardley, PA.
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Cubby Corner Read Aloud Video
I was asked by Rebecca Van Aken, Assistant Principal at Centreville Elementary School, to create a video for the school’s Cubby Corner program. I was delighted to share information about my books with students and parents ( aged Pre-K- 2). The video I created is on Centreville Elementary School’s YouTube channel and my YouTube channel…
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Author Carol Franks-Randall reads children’s book aloud on video
Click here to read an article published in the Record Observer about Dr. Toughlove’s first Read Aloud video!