If you’re like me, you put a bow on the holidays and then breathed a sigh of relief as you … More
Category: American History
American History
Promoting the Words and Work of Dr, King
At the height of Covid restrictions, the Palace Theatre in New Hampshire crafted this wonderful pairing of my Ruby Bridges … More
Commemorating Juneteenth
My most poignant play—and it’s perfect for celebrating Juneteenth! Based on actual slave narratives, Freedom for the First Time is historically-accurate, kid-friendly, and … More
So Bad, It’s Funny
Call them flops, bombs, fiascos. Read Aloud Plays have turned out to be pretty ideal for the Covid classroom because … More
Compelling Reader’s Theater for Black History Month
February is Black History Month. While I encourage you to acknowledge it with some dedicated activities, I’m also reminded that … More
Reader’s Theater for MLK Day
MLK Day feels especially important this year. Let’s face it, we have a lot of work to do if we’re … More
Has “Patriotism” Become a Dirty Word?
When I started working on Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America for Scholastic back in 2001, the September 11th attacks … More
Free Play for the Fourth
When I wrote Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America for Scholastic back in 2002, it was supposed to be a … More
How to Commemorate Juneteenth
Here’s my most poignant play—and it’s perfect for celebrating Juneteenth. Based on actual slave narratives, Freedom for the First Time … More
Why You Need a Cardboard Box for Black History Month
If you’ve never heard one of your students attempt a southern drawl you must give Box Brown’s Freedom Crate a … More