-
Brewed Awakenings: A Meditation on Coffee and Mindfulness
Still, I had no clue how to begin my journey. By incorporating coffee a few times a week I gave myself concrete steps to take toward my ultimate goal, so progress was easy…
-
5 positive & inclusive LGBTQ+ children’s books, just in time for Pride month
These titles --many by LGBTQ+-identifying authors-- are helping children around the world feel more comfortable in their own skin. They're showing readers just how valuable acceptance and self-expression can be, all while captivating…
-
mantra for the lonely
In fourth grade, one literature-loving teacher introduced me to poetry. Since then, I’ve explored writing both as a passion and as a career, and I’ve been gifted with many incredible opportunities to share…
-
See You At The 2020 San José Poetry Festival
Although I can credit most of my growth as a writer to the incredible teachers and peers I’ve studied with over the years, I want to also acknowledge a place that has pushed…