19 APR 2024 · Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

16 APR 2024 · The iconic Latina heroine Dora the Explorer is back with an all-new CG-animated series that premieres Friday, April 12th, exclusively on Paramount+. With beautiful animation and imaginative character-driven storylines, DORA follows everyone’s favorite bilingual explorer, Dora and her best monkey friend, Boots, as they embark on epic adventures in a fantastical rainforest. Guided by trustworthy Map, Dora and her friends must work together to overcome many obstacles while being challenged by the sneakiest fox, Swiper.

13 APR 2024 · Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

11 APR 2024 · Lullabies, love songs, caroling, karaoke — have you ever wondered . . . why do we sing? Travel the world and learn about the reasons we sing—to have fun and share our stories; to pass the time and remember times past; and to come together and celebrate! With gentle rhyming text, this musical adventure around the globe is the perfect introduction to the magical world of singing—from Bollywood to Broadway to your own backyard! Sam and Casey also share a passion for global music. Their https://www.tiktok.com/@thesamtsui?lang=en, 1 Song Every Country, where they sing a song from a different country (in a native language!) in each video, has a collective 65.5 million views.

7 APR 2024 · Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

4 APR 2024 · For Elio Solis, eighth grade fizzes with change--his body teeming with hormones. His feelings that flow like lava. His relationship withPops, who's always telling him to man up, the Solis way. And especially Camelia, his first girlfriend. But when betrayal and heartbreak send Elio spiraling toward revenge, he doesn't anticipate that a fight to prove his manhood and defend Camelia's honor will lead to dire consequences--or that Camelia's not looking for a savior. Crackling with comedy and unflinching candor, Ultraviolet digs deep into themes of consent, puberty, masculinity, and the emotional lives of boys, as it challenges stereotypes and offers another way to be in the world. It speaks directly to tweens' and young teens' lived experiences and will make them feel seen.

30 MAR 2024 · Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

25 MAR 2024 · From Netflix star and New York Times bestselling author Phil Rosenthal and his daughter Lily comes a hilarious picture book about a food-loving dad encouraging his picky eater daughter to just try something new.Phil has one rule about food: try everything at least once. Otherwise, how will you know what you like? His daughter Lil disagrees. She already knows what she likes-just bread and pasta with no sauce-and that's all there is to it!When the two go to a food truck festival, Phil tries introducing Lil to all kinds of delicious cuisine, but she doesn't budge. Just when it looks like it's going to be a very long day, an unexpected mustard accident changes everything.

24 MAR 2024 · The OurEcho Challenge is a STEM competition that empowers young changemakers to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities. Recognizing that half of the world’s biodiversity has been destroyed since 1970, the OurEcho Challenge engages young problem solvers in understanding and protecting the amazing diversity of species essential for the future of our planet. Teams of young leaders, ages 13-16, tackle the decline in biodiversity head-on by identifying threats to natural resources in their communities and developing an innovative solution and action plan in the form of a sustainable process or prototype. Presented by EarthEcho International, the global nonprofit founded on the belief that youth have the power to change our planet, submissions for the 2024 OurEcho Challenge are being accepted now thru April 26, 2024 and is open to students ages 13-16, first identify threats to local ecosystems and then propose solutions to protect or repair those natural resources. As young people are agents of change, entrepreneurs and innovators, activating and engaging them is key to building a durable conservation movement that can move with the speed and audacity needed to transform the future.

23 MAR 2024 ·  “Music Matters Challenge” that will be launching on March 26, coinciding with “Music In Our Schools Month,” a national online music challenge that will help raise awareness and dedicate resources for music programs in the nation’s underserved schools.  Two grand prizes will be awarded – one for an individual ($10,000 in cash and the opportunity to select a music teacher to receive a three year salary);  and one for school entries (a $25,000 school grant).  John created the challenge with Cayley Tullman of the Tullman Family Office, after the Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, Tullman, and a group of eight students participated in weekly after-school workshops to compose an original song, “Let Music Fill My World,” which expressed why music mattered in their lives. The students wrote all of the verses in the song themselves, and had the opportunity to professionally record their song and create a music video with the help of seasoned industry music producers. As a part of this effort, the Tullman Family Office fully funded a full-time music teacher for the students at Chicago’s Farragut Career Academy, which propelled the idea to create the “Music Matters Challenge.”  To enter the contest, visit: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.letmusicfillmyworld.com/__;!!N96JrnIq8IfO5w!i_KEfjmq3a4pJb9olm42AtmQ-Z3Jlv987bIJSy1Pji9Cuv_2oE47t7wGwPKYzannXSeh-UPuQeQOOucXikuYfpPCXg$. Listen to “Let Music Fill My World”https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/soundcloud.com/let-music-fill-my-world/let-music-fill-my-world?si=b7487e0163ca4410a5034a7f50da021c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing__;!!N96JrnIq8IfO5w!nWrMQ3GtYUwv9NoF2-TcxYtR5hZ8WgUZReY8Szwzv5ijRhM-yGh4hIjA2a4RGGOH5if2f0_qKjONvSwamNN-k8o$.