This February 2021, I’m thrilled to share The Perfect Blend with you. I’m excited to spread the love this month by highlighting women’s heart health. Proceeds from profits of this title will be donated to the American Heart Association. Thank you for following me on this journey from Richmond, Virginia to Valentine’s Day weekend in … Continue reading
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Back to School Pandemic Educational Article RoundUp
I was flying back home from presenting a literacy seminar in Cleveland the evening of Friday, March 13th (eerie, huh?) when I heard schools in Virginia would close beginning Monday as our country experiences the first pandemic in over 100 years. Our lives instantly changed. I could no longer present my live seminars or support … Continue reading
Tackle Reading in your Home Kicks off Today!
Football Inspires Reading by Cate Bonner For four years now, the NFL and NFL Alumni have taken part in Tackle Reading, a nationwide urban literacy education initiative in the United States. With the return of the NFL draft, athletes are using their positive influence and passion for reading to motivate children learning at home during … Continue reading
A Decade in Review…
Oh what a difference 10 years makes! As the founder of Creative Minds Publications, we are so grateful to the many authors, schools, athletes, districts, communities, and companies we have collaborated over the last decade. We look forward to continuing to increase our impact coast to coast. Together, we can tackle reading across America! Check … Continue reading
International Literacy Day 2019
As we celebrate International Literacy Day, we must remember that in our own country, we have so much work to do in urban literacy education. Currently 64% of 4th graders currently read on grade level (80% if we look at only low-income areas). Thirty-three million adults in our country alone can’t read past third grade. … Continue reading
