I just backed Bring Reading Rainbow Back for Every Child, Everywhere. on Kickstarter kck.st/1kKwSrD

My newest middle grade novel, in stores this week! #FindingSomeplace

To my family, first of all; and to my friends in NOLA: my heart.#AlwaysLoveNewOrleans

“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” - Phil Jackson #OpenTheDoor via General Assembly

.The Brian Lehrer Show and A Daily Politics Podcast #1000BlackGirlBooks I'd like to add my book, "Finding Someplace," about a pre-teen who survives Hurricane Katrina.

Thank you, Philadelphia, for such a great turnout and such dedication to books and reading!#AfricanAmericanChildrensBookProject

Three out of three great panels at the New School's Afrofuturism Conference yesterday!#blackisviral

Writers matter because they are cultural ambassadors, time travelers and magicians who take us along for the ride. #WhyWritersMatter.

Amazing taste of Broadway! x.com/michele_norris…

I grieve with you, Orlando. And grieve for the folks whose choices are so destructive to us all.#ChooseToleranceAmerica.

For a different take on Lessons Learned:"The Time Pamela Ann Got Kicked Out of Catholic School." #AMatterofSouls.

I say, Simonificent, ya'll!!! people.com/people/package… via People

No, the Internet Has Not Killed the Printed Book. Most People Still Prefer Them. nyti.ms/2bHKMyi