Celebrity Children’s Authors and the Publishers Who Love Them, Part 2
I must confess, I’m particularly annoyed by African American celebrities who jump into the children’s book fray because “there are no books for our children,” to which I respond, Huh? Spike Lee made such a claim in a year when I, alone, had five books published. So, I take it he is not only unaware […]
Celebrity Children’s Book Authors & the Publishers Who Love Them, Part I
What do I think about celebrity children’s book authors? The answer goes under the heading of “things that make me crazy.” Where do I begin? Let’s start with qualifications or, more to the point the lack thereof. For the most part, the celebrities who attempt to pen books for children have no experience in doing […]
I’ve got a big mouth
There, I’ve said it. If something really bugs me, I’m inclined to speak out from the passion of my heart. I can’t help myself. Well, okay I could help myself, but I choose not to. Some issues simply need to see the light of day, and discussing one’s pet peeves with a few close friends, […]