by Sharon Mitchell | Jul 29, 2013 | books, children, diverse, multiculturalism, public schools, reading
Hello All! So I came across an article from The New York Times last week about a self-published author from Queens, New York who convinced the Department of Education (with a lot of determination and business acumen) to approve his books for a school’s reading...
by Sharon Mitchell | Jul 24, 2013 | critiques, journey, published, query, rejection letter, revisions
Hi everyone! You know, there’s a Yoruba proverb that says: Ebè kan ṣoṣo àkùrọ́ kúrò ní “Mo fẹ́rẹ̀ẹ́ ṣíwọ́.” [Please don’t ask me to read it! I wouldn’t know where to begin LOL!] But it means: The first step is not nearly the completion of a long journey. For...
by Sharon Mitchell | Jul 21, 2013 | Amachi's Hope
Here’s a small preview from “Amachi’s Hope.” ENJOY :)*** My most vivid childhood memory is also my saddest. The day I lost my abiyamo will forever be etched into my mind. Atunwa and Orun were nothing but words used to comfort. ...
by Sharon Mitchell | Jul 20, 2013 | Amachi's Hope, Book, fantasy, West African culture, YA
Bawo and Ek’abo! Hi and welcome! I am Sharon and this is my very first blog entry! I sound green don’t I? LOL! I can’t help it. I know a handful of people who have their own blogs but I was never compelled...
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