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So, the thing about me and art supplies …
I admit it: I have a problem. My name is Sherri Winston and for years I’ve had a terrible addiction. It’s …art supplies! Colored pencils, watercolor pencils, ink pens, ink pads, ink quills, markers, greaphite, sketchbooks, watercolor paper–somebody help me! As you may know, I happen to be an author. I take authoring very seriously.…
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ADOPTION IS A GOOD THING
National Adoption Day always makes me smile. Today is that day. I adopted my first daughter in 2000. My second was in 2002. In South Florida where my children were adopted, both adoptions were finalized on National Adoption Day in separate courthouses. We sat in a judge’s chambers around a large table along with over…
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About Lauren
Celebrate life Grief feels so lonely. However, thanks to all the beautiful understanding since the Nov. 6 death of my daughter, I can truly say I do not feel alone. In November of 2000, I sat in a large, crowded judge’s conference room and felt my insides quiver as I heard the banging of her…
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IS YOUR CHILD READING READY?
B&N Summer reading program continues. So many great books so little time! Young readers grades 1-6 can earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading program! Learn more: https://bit.ly/BNSummerReadingJournal #BNSummerReading While I’m proud that my book, President of the Whole Fifth Grade is on the list, I know there are many other…
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IT’S BIRTHDAY WEEK
I’ve never been one to make a big to do over my birthday. Even as a kid I remained low-key on the subject. As long as my mom made me a banana cake with cream frosting, I was good. Recent world events have changed my mind. On July 22, God willing, I’ll celebrate another birthday.…
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Eddie Red, UNDERCOVER
Happy Black History Month. Take a look at another book featuring African American protagonists in a strong and positive way.
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History Is Made
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, my nephew and I watched history being made when SpaceX launched into outer space. Daelyn, my nephew, is a 17-year-old high school junior. I’ve been telling that boy he was a natural-born engineer since he was seven or eight. Did he listen to me? Noooo! Then along comes Elon Musk. Now…
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THE 2024 KIRKUS PRIZE
I’m a finalist! Shakita’s struggle to be a normal 12-year-old while stepping up to care for her little sister and neurodivergent younger brother is exhausting. But she can’t let her family be separated again–not again. They were just reunited after spending the summer in foster care. Mama made mistakes. But this time, mama promises things…
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NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
I have been invited to participate in this awesome event! Oh, joy! The 2024 Library of Congress National Book Festival kicks off today and I’ve been invited! It’s a lot of pressure. I’ll have to drink tea with my pinkie extended. A reception for authors, sponsors and festival organizers begins this evening at 6. I’m…
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My hometown
Today’s poem is a homage to a Nikki Giovanni’s poem, “Knoxville, Tenn., ” which was one of her most popular, about life growing up. Here’s my version. Enjoy! Day Six a little town in Michiganheld together by lakes,our town shimmers in summerand daddy stands on granddaddy’sback porchsteam from the grillblowin’ in his face, his eyes…
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Listen to your heart!
The cough was epic. It wasn’t COVID. The pulmonologist said it was a severe lung infection. That was August ’22. It was a dry cough. Bone rattling. Wake in the middle of the night gasping cough. It shook my insides and made sleep impossible. I awoke one morning that steamy summer barely able to catch…
