Tag: Inspirational

Andrea Wang & Jason Chin

It was such a delight to talk to Andrea Wang and Jason Chin about their lovely picture book: WATERCRESS The words and the illustrations are just beautiful.   Gathering watercress byRead More

Clare Nolan – Take Me Home Huey

Take Me Home Huey A Book to Celebrate the Multi-Media Project Created by Steve Maloney to honor Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrfice.  Steve Maloney was a celebrated artistRead More

Amanda Lynch – Black Boy Fly

This is a beautiful book! In so many ways. Black boy, fly! is a powerful book for young boys designed to encourage them to be unapologetic about their identity, history,Read More

Ain Heath Drew – Ari J.’s Kinky, Curly Crown

Ari J's Kinky, Curly Crown is Davon Miller's BookBuzz pick for March 2021. Ari J. is in the first grade now, and she knew this school year would be perfect.Read More

Dr. August White – Overcoming

Dr. August White III, is a trailblazer. One of PatZi's most exceptional guests -- he as been called “the Jackie Robinson of orthopedics.” He was the first African-American medical studentRead More

Layng Martine Jr & Haley Woolbright

Valentine's Day Special - Two Great Songwriters It was fun for me to get two great songwriters together to celebrate Valentine's Day.  Layng Martine, Jr. is one of my favoriteRead More

Joe Drape – The Saint Makers

The Saint Makers: Inside the Catholic Church and How a War Hero Inspired a Journey of Faith It was an honor to talk to Joe Drape about the incredible storyRead More

Alex Bracken – Lore

If you love Central Park...well, let's just say you will never forget this book! It was fun to talk to Alex Bracken about her newest book, Lore. She is delightfulRead More

Harlan Rector

Get inspired to write the book that is in you -- listen to this fun interview with Harlan Rector. I wanted something special for my Christmas Eve program -- andRead More

Bettye Kearse – The Other Madisons

It was a pleasure to talk to Bettye Kearse about her fascinating book, The Other Madisons: The Lost History of a President's Black Family. In the African tradition of aRead More