by Deedee | Sep 29, 2020 | Author Advice, Modern-Day K
A couple of years ago, I wrote a beautiful book called Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess. This diverse picture book was inspired by the life of my daughter Kayla Pecchioni. It is not her real-life story, but it sure was fun watching her grow up. I am so proud of her and...
by Deedee | Sep 17, 2020 | Louisville Book Festival
Based on research, more than 65% of students cannot read at a proficient level by 4th grade and are projected to end up in jail or on welfare. Did you also know that over 70% of America’s inmates cannot read above a 4th-grade level? Here are five more literacy...
by Deedee | Sep 10, 2020 | Author Advice, Make A Way
On September 21st, we will recognize the International Day of Peace, also referred to as Peace Day. Peace Day was started in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution as a standard date for all of us across the planet to reflect and recommit to peace above all...
by Deedee | Sep 3, 2020 | Make A Way
It started with a genuine question from a non-profit that shares a passion for diversity and reading just like Make A Way Media. Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) is an organization that I’ve had the pleasure of working with when I became their...
