Tag: For Parents and Teachers
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My Guide for Writing a Children’s Picture Book
Very often when I make presentations about my children’s books I am asked, “How did you do this?” “What inspired you?” “What steps did you take to make this happen?” I decided to take the time to create a document that outlines my journey as a published writer. That document can be found here. Enjoy!
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Talking Buddies – Now on Barbershop Books!
I am delighted to share that my third book, Talking Buddies has recently been added to the E-Library on the Barbershops 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. I am tickled that another one of my books is
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Visit ReadAloud.org for Reading Resources!
ReadAloud.org is an organization that promotes reading aloud to children for at least 15 minutes per day. They provide tips for parents, and strongly encourage reading to babies as well as toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-aged students (ages 0-8).
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How to Get Your Kids to Open Up to You About Bullying
This article, entitled “How to Get Your Kids to Open Up to You About Bullying” provides some wonderful suggestions for parents about how to broach this subject with their kids. Catherine Pearson, Senior Wellness & Parenting Reporter for HuffPost details a series of creative ways parents can connect with their children about tough subjects.
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Playground Heroes Coloring Worksheets
Below are some Playground Heroes coloring worksheets you can download and print. Enjoy!
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Jamal and Me Coloring Worksheets
Below are some Jamal and Me coloring worksheets you can download. Enjoy!
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Dr. Toughlove’s Read Aloud Video: Jamal and Me
I am pleased to announce that I have recorded a video where I read my first book, Jamal and Me aloud. This video was the first of its kind for my books and was featured in thein the Record Observer on April 8, 2020.
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Dr. Toughlove’s Read Aloud Video: Playground Heroes
I am pleased to announce that I have recorded a second video in my “Dr. Toughlove’s Read Aloud” series. On this video I am reading my second book, Playground Heroes aloud.
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Black History Month Top Ten List
During the month of February, Browns Corner Press, under the capable leadership of Dr. Toughlove, selects ten of her favorite books to celebrate Black History Month. Links to these selections are below: Dr. Toughlove’s Top Ten Black History Book Selections, February 2026 Dr. Toughlove’s Top Ten Black History Book Selections Feb 2025 Dr. Toughlove’s Book
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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.