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Tag: MLK Day
MLK Day & Black History Month
If you’re like me, you put a bow on the holidays and then breathed a sigh of relief as you … More
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
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
“Don’t Bother Teaching the Facts”
I recently attended a workshop in which the keynote speaker pointed out that in this current age of information, teaching … More
Great Reader’s Theater for Martin Luther King Day
Whether for RT or stage performance, here are half-a-dozen kid-friendly scripts to ramp up your MLK Day celebrations and Black … More
It’s Not Too Late to Celebrate Black History Month!
My plays often make return appearances in Scholastic’s Storyworks magazine, such as The Daring Escape of Henry “Box” Brown this … More
Perhaps the Most Important Thing You’ll Teach This Year
It’s not my aim to be political, but no matter one’s affiliation, it’s hard to deny that racial tension has … More
Ten Plays for Black History Month
The Daring Escape of Henry “Box” Brown is making a reappearance in the January issue of Scholastic’s Storyworks magazine. In … More
MLK Day Inspiration
I’ve been fortunate to have forged a lasting relationship with Scholastic publishers, particularly the wonderful editors at Storyworks and Scope … More
Mackowiecki Lewis 