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Breaking Down Walls: Guest Post by Areli Morales
What does it feel like to never see your own story reflected in the books you read? Areli Morales wanted to provide a space for kids who are undocumented to feel seen and understood. In today’s [...]
Consider Your Audience: Guest Post by Aron Nels Steinke
“Your students don’t have to like you,” said my graduate school professor many times throughout the term. This mantra served me well over the years—as a reminder of who not to be as a teacher [...]
Best Author Day Ever: Guest Post by Carmen Agra Deedy
When it comes to interacting with young audiences, you never know what you’re going to get. In today’s guest post for the Mackin Community blog, author Carmen Agra Deedy shares the story of an [...]
Creating in the Kitchen
While scrolling through television, streaming services, magazines, and social media, you are likely to come across quite a few cooking shows, competitions, articles, and posts featuring amazing [...]
Picture Books, Now More Than Ever: Guest Post by Brenda Maier
As a gifted education specialist, I have classes that span from kindergarten to fifth grade. Even within one class of all gifted students, there’s a range of interests, abilities, needs, and [...]
Writing Yourself into the Narrative: Guest Post by Maleeha Siddiqui
How does it impact your writing process when you’ve grown up reading books about people who do not look like you, sound like you, or share your experiences? In today’s guest post on the Mackin [...]
The Artistry and Inspiration of Sports: Guest Post by Charles R. Smith Jr.
I love sports. I love the action, the competition, and the drama of sports. Unlike a movie or a play, the viewer has no idea of what the end outcome will be. Ever since I was a kid watching [...]
