Literature for Life Next Phase — Curriculum and School Programs Development
The literary journal and educators’ resource that I manage, Literature for Life, is a program of the arts nonprofit, Light Bringer Project. We’ve secured a grant for the next phases of this project — completing curriculum for the stories in our issues, publishing our next round of work, and actively engaging with teachers and students […]
Joining the Bifröst- Into the Aurora Project in August
I’m thrilled to be joining the team of the Bifröst- Into the Aurora Project in August for the next stages of their endeavor to study, understand, and document the cultural and scientific aspects of the Aurora Borealis. The multi-disciplinary international team behind this project is attempting to send cutting edge imaging equipment into heart of […]
Curating and Moderating Panel on Graphic Novels and Social Justice at LitFest Pasadena on June 4
I’m honored to be curating a panel for LitFest Pasadena on Saturday, June 4 at 6:15pm. This panel continues my ongoing interest in intersections between the arts and social and environmental justice issues at the local and international levels. “Not Your Momma’s Comics! Graphic Novels Tackle Social Justice, Global Conflict, & More” features Joshua Dysart, […]
Read My Recent Blog Post About Advocating for the Women’s Health Protection Act (S 217/HR 448)
In May, I traveled to D.C. to advocate on behalf of NCJW/CA with the Act for Women Campaign for the Women’s Health Protection Act (S 217/HR 448). This is a critical, proactive and pro-choice measure in the U.S. House and Senate endorsed by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). It creates federal protections against […]
Congratulations to Sci-Fest LA’s The Tomorrow Prize and The Roswell Award’s Finalists and Winners
May came to a spectacular close with the performed readings of the finalists’ stories for The Tomorrow Prize and The Roswell Award. I direct these two science fiction short story writing competitions, one for Los Angeles high school students and the other for adults worldwide, and it was thrilling to hear the stories read on […]