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Comment on Writers Against Racism: Helping Girls Around The World by Amy Bowllan

Amy Bowllan — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:24:58 +0000

Thank you, GGM and Samantha! I will find out from Sofia the answers to this. She’s truly inspiring.

Comment on Writers Against Racism: Helping Girls Around The World by GBM

GBM — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:53:03 +0000

Congrats Sophia! Keep up the good works.

Comment on Writers Against Racism: Helping Girls Around The World by Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:30:51 +0000

Bravo, Sofia Stafford! Deserved congratulations on the Scholastic Gold Key! Sofia is so articulate.
“How does one get involved on a project to help girls on a global level?” – Amy, this question is perfect. I would love to hear multiple answers.

Comment on Writers Against Racism: Black History Month Books by Joanne Walsh

Joanne Walsh — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:39:40 +0000

Thank you Josephine for writing this incredible story! I found it in a book store in upstate NY several years ago and was fascinated with the story. As I said in the video, it is the “unsung”heroes who fascinate me and whose stories I try to highlight with my students. It is so important for them to remember these heroes and understand that it isn’t only the more famous that contributed to our world. Another part that captured me, is that as much as I love history and especially American History, I had never heard of the Hinckley fire until I read your book. When I have read this story to my students, they have been riveted and totally in awe. Again thank you for writing this overlooked chapter in our history and thank you for your nice comments.

Comment on Writers Against Racism: Black History Month Books by Amy Bowllan

Amy Bowllan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:36:49 +0000

Wow! Josephine, I am honored to have you here. Thank you for telling the story of the unsung, as I am sure there are more. Keep inspiring us with your words. In solidarity.

Comment on Writers Against Racism: Black History Month Books by Josephine Nobisso

Josephine Nobisso — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:31:50 +0000

Thanks, Amy and Joan, for bringing into the light my historical non-fiction about John Wesley Blair, an extraordinary–and heretofore unsung–African-American hero who deserves to be better known and appreciated! The research spanned some 12 years (this was pre-Internet, so it was all primary-source), with his account spilling over into my Forest Fires…Run for Your Life! (Mondo). The latter contains the only two extant photos of the heroic train porter. He’d been born in Arkansas, and was almost assuredly a slave until his teenage years. All the documentary evidence seems to say that–except for 2 Chinese workers–all the 300 people on the train on that fateful day were white. The sheer generosity of his heart boggles the imagination, and it still chokes me up!

Comment on Writers Against Racism: Black History Month Books by Amy Bowllan

Amy Bowllan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:28:53 +0000

It’s a beautiful book and will definitely engage students.

Comment on Writers Against Racism: Black History Month Books by GBM

GBM — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:14:51 +0000

I have Rap A Tap Tap if I didn’t give it away.

Comment on Writers Against Racism: Bowllan’s Vlog on Diversity#1 by GBM

GBM — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:24 +0000

Love it! Glad to see back in front of the camera where you belong. Great delivery. Can’t wait to see your next installment.

Comment on Writers Against Racism: Bethany Hegedus by Clarita Harkavy

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