July 29, 2020

Saddleback Publications Webinar Series


SO Proud to represent DC Public Schools Librarians!

As you prepare for a school year like no other and seek resources to effectively utilize technology, develop literacy, and build community relationships, look no further than your school librarian. 

Join Washington, D.C., public school librarians Sherri Jones, K.C. Boyd and Christopher Stewart for this FREE webinar where they will highlight the extraordinary knowledge and tools librarians bring to our new schooling reality. 

From rolling out digital learning plans to distributing books and supplies, this webinar will open your eyes to the power of these often overlooked professionals during these unpredictable times.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020
12:00 p.m. PDT / 3:00 p.m. EDT




July 19, 2020

Easy Like Sunday Morning: Congressman John Lewis

The recent passing of Representative John Lewis is very personal for me.  My parents raised my siblings and I on the principals of non-violence, love and advocacy.   These principals is still hold true to my heart today.

I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2017 at the School Library Journal Magazine Leadership Summit    Needless for say, I was tongue tied in this picture and he drove the conversation!  I couldn’t believe that I was shaking the hand of the man my parents taught me so much about. 

When SLJ Magazine reached out to me for a quote, I found the appropriate words I wish I could have said that day.   A sincere thank you for his influence on my practice and advocacy for school libraries. 

Simply said, Thank you John Lewis for your love and sacrifice. 
"Read, my Child, Read!" | Remembering John Lewis

July 13, 2020

#MondayMood


 I saw this on my childhood friend’s page and though I would #repost.

Lately I’ve been approached by a number of people to contribute to their ‘personal or passion’ projects.  Some of the invitations have downright raggedy and disrespectful of my time, my work and knowledge. Understand, I'm very sensitive to how my words are used as well as people who want to 'pick my brain.'   I get really tired of seeing my words used in their personal projects.   Don’t get me wrong, I do agree to some projects but when I get the sense of your ‘ask’ is fueled by the need to have a ‘black voice,’ for the project because ‘black’ is ‘hip’ these days, I ignore it.

 I’ve been asked to write chapters in books (no payment for my time, but I’m just supposed to be ‘happy’ to be included...yeah right.) podcast interviews, and test out educational material that my students would have absolutely no use for.   There are a number of projects I agreed to participate in and you will see them on my social media feeds.  The organizer was respectful of my time, knowledge and words, this is why I agreed to participate.  Why is respectful behavior of educators, media and sales representatives so difficult?  I'm tired of asking this question and I'm burned out from the behavior.

One day, I’ll sit down and write ‘my story,’ where I will have full control of the narrative. Until then, I’ll tell my story in very small bits and pieces when I want to.  I’ve lived a life that has been full of events that have been funny, sad, intriguing, frustrating, inspirational and yes unbelievable.  We all have a story to tell and learn from each other.  Share your story when the time is right and when you are inspired to do so. #KC_SaidIt