Michelle Burnett has been a loving grandmother, mother, and writer all her life. As a child, she learned the power of imagination by writing poems and stories with her mother. These experiences helped shape her artistic spirit. These early experiences sparked her love of storytelling and desire to compose deeply emotional ones. Throughout her life,…
It’s strange how fast things have changed. One day, we were just using phones. Now, they use us too. Writer Dr. Daniel Glauber, in Cybersecurity in the Age of AI, warns that machines no longer just follow commands—they make choices. So, what happens when those choices aren’t safe? He explains that hackers now use artificial…
Jim Valentine, born in 1938 in Chicago, is an accomplished author and entrepreneur whose life story reflects a remarkable blend of service, leadership, and creativity. After graduating from Knox College in 1961, Jim served in the U.S. Army, an experience that profoundly shaped his character and instilled a disciplined work ethic. This early period of…
Everyone lies sometimes. Maybe you told your friend you were fine when you were sad. Or said you were almost there when you hadn’t left yet. In A Nation of Liars, Jerome J. Pinckney explains how these small lies grow into something bigger. He doesn’t blame anyone. He simply shows that lying has become a…
Adrienne Bender overcame the hardships of childhood and adulthood without giving up. The 17-year-old single mother didn’t let her past control her future. However, she worked hard to reach her goals and teach her child love and strength. She didn’t give up and was eager to learn. She got through tough times to become a…
Angela Edgecombe loves to cook at home and study the history of food. She thinks that food can bring people together and help them remember good times. As a child, she grew up in a family kitchen that smelled good and was full of happy laughs. Those early years formed her love of food and…
Sometimes, our past feels like a shadow that follows us everywhere. It shows up in quiet moments, reminding us of what we’ve lost or how we’ve been hurt. In Enslaved by My Own by Writer Jordani Pluviose, we see how past pain can shape a person’s future, but doesn’t have to define it. His story…
Jane Smith thinks that everyone should be able to trust and enjoy technology. She does a lot to make technology easy to understand, especially for older people who might be scared to use computers and other tech. She writes a book called A Simple Guide to Using Apple Products for Seniors about how she loves…
Sometimes, being kind isn’t easy—especially when others look or act differently from us. Writer Kathryn Bryan understands this so well. In her heartwarming book The Roverton Bullies, she teaches children that kindness can change everything, even in the face of fear or teasing. Through Mr. Gimples, a funny-looking little dog with wrinkly skin and tufts…
Tony O’Dell Gibson is a writer whose work is strongly influenced by the lively spirit of New Orleans, which he proudly calls home. The Writer Tony O’dell Gibson love of music, theatre, and visual stories shaped his early desire to express himself through art. These things shaped his voice, making it sound full, emotional, and…
