This is a project that was way in over its head. An academic book?? That’s insane. Like the hardest thing ever (and the most boring). But I took it on, mainly to end the boredom.… Read more: New Publication! Book Out in the World!: “Rhetorical Innovation with AI Integration: A Guide to Finding Your Most Engaging and Authentic Voice, Together with AI”

With AI’s new and pronounced position in our self-expressions, I’ve become dedicated to teaching the importance of honoring and valuing one’s authentic self, alongside some self-empowering and essential life skills, to youngsters. Next to my dedication as a Girl Scout troop co-leader, is my new passion for creating content geared toward helping young people navigate this complicated planet. It all started as a book to help my eldest understand the importance of manners in communication. Now, I’ve made it my mission to use children’s books to empower children and guide them through new ordinaries like screen time and corn syrup.

How To Get Into Trouble is an inventive and moving poetry collection by the collaborative group Tres Abuelas y Una Mama (Carolina Hospital, Nicole Hospital-Medina, Holly Iglesias, and Maureen Seaton). This is the second collection by these nationally recognized and diverse group of poets  These collaborative and solo poems use playful and thoughtful artistry to delve into themes as diverse as time, infallibility, motherhood, democracy, and love. The book demonstrates once again the strength and creativity that can emerge from a shared spirit.

I was like a squirrel holding on pointlessly to a swaying trunk about to fall over. Just let it go, squirrel, you can find another tree, maybe even a better one? I tried really hard to use the Spring platform for my designs.