Tag: Jamal and Me

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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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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Pace University “Virtual Author Visit with Pre-Service Education Students”

On October 23rd I had the pleasure of participating in the 5th annual “Virtual Author Visit” with a class of undergraduate students who attend Pace University’s School of Education. The class is taught by Dr. Elizabeth Smith, who is an Assistant Professor at Pace. In addition to their coursework, the students are currently engaged in…
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Pace University “Virtual Author Visit with Early Education Undergraduate Students”

On October 25th I made my fourth annual author visit with undergraduate students who attend Pace University’s School of Education. During both sessions, I spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Smith and her students who are housed at the Pleasantville Campus. The students are currently beginning their journey as pre-service teachers and are in classrooms as part…
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Celebrating African-American History Month at Grasonville Elementary

As part of Grasonville Elementary School’s African-American History Month celebration, I was asked by Reading Specialist Kathy Barletta, to read Jamal and Me to the first graders. They were an attentive and delightful audience and we enjoyed talking about Jamal and all of his challenges. A big thank you to Kathy Barletta and the first…
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Pace University “Virtual Author Visit with Emergent and Early Literacy Students”

On October 12th I made my third annual author visit with Pace University undergraduate students, who attend Pace University’s School of Education. During the first session, I spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Smith, whose students are housed at the Pleasantville Campus, and Professor Sharon Medow, whose students attend classes at the Manhattan site. The session that…
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Pace University “Virtual Author Visit with Early Childhood Education Students”

On October 7th I had the pleasure of participating in a “Virtual Author Visit” with a class of undergraduate students who attend Pace University’s School of Education. The class is taught by Dr. Elizabeth Smith, who is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Pace. The students are currently engaged in field work in elementary schools and…
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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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Pace University Virtual Author Visit

On September 24th, I had the pleasure of participating in a “Virtual Author Visit” sponsored by the Pace University School of Education. Over 60 students and faculty members attended via Zoom. The conversation was moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Smith, and Dr. Francine Falk-Ross, who are both Professors at Pace University’s School of Education. During the…
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