ART/Sherri Winston Millionaires of the Past MARY ELLEN PLEASANT—solemn housemaid to self-made millionaire. She worked as a housemaid and cookInvestments were her passionshe eavesdropped on high-flying white businessmen who never suspected a black woman could understand their important talks about money, property, valuation and stockMary Ellen and a partner bought laundries, dairies and even owned … Continue reading What do you think about that?
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THROWBACK THURSDAY
I'm working on self-portrait.. I was 6-years old. I'm missing my front tooth. I was very shy. It's a first draft, but how am I doing?
IS YOUR CHILD READING READY?
Max the dog./S.Winston 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 … Continue reading IS YOUR CHILD READING READY?
5 REASONS TO CELEBRATE YOUNG ACTIVISTS
The hardest thing about waiting for the next book in the sequence is anticipating the new cover. I love you, Marley Dias! At 11, this little firecracker blew some folks minds with her #1000booksforblackgirls campaign. Now 15, she’s still fighting for change. Get ‘em, girl! With five days until my birthday, my wish is for … Continue reading 5 REASONS TO CELEBRATE YOUNG ACTIVISTS
TOP 7 BOOKS THAT INFLUENCE MY WRITING
In honor of my B-day being seven days away, I’ve chosen seven works of fiction that shape the way I approach my writing. Characters sharp as a crease. A superb thriller within a series of superb thrillers. Sandford’ s character development is a writing clinic in Storm Prey. He weaves an intricate web and manages … Continue reading TOP 7 BOOKS THAT INFLUENCE MY WRITING