At the height of Covid restrictions, the Palace Theatre in New Hampshire crafted this wonderful pairing of my Ruby Bridges … More
Category: American History
American History
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
President’s Day Has Been Rescheduled
These days Presidents’ Day is viewed by most students as merely an extra day off. Here’s how to give meaning … More