Charitable and Nonprofit Work
GIVING BACK and PAYING IT FORWARD
have been part of my work ethic philosophy since my first volunteer experiences as a teen.
GIVING BACK and PAYING IT FORWARD
have been part of my work ethic philosophy since my first volunteer experiences as a teen.
At this time, I am actively involved with these nonprofit organizations:
The SCBWI Impact & Legacy Fund
SCBWI-ILF is the charitable arm of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators.
I am on its Steering Committee.
In 2022, I created the All Readers Welcome grants, an SCBWI-ILF literacy-building program which supplies books by and/or about marginalized and underrepresented individuals to schools in need.
It has already provided more than 1800 books to 39 schools, reaching over 32,ooo students.
For more information, click HERE .
At this time, I am actively involved with these nonprofit organizations:
The SCBWI Impact & Legacy Fund
SCBWI-ILF is the charitable arm of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators.
I am on its Steering Committee.
In 2022, I created the All Readers Welcome grants, an SCBWI-ILF literacy-building program which supplies books by and/or about marginalized and underrepresented individuals to schools in need.
It has already provided more than 1800 books to 39 schools, reaching over 32,ooo students.
For more information, click HERE .
Read Your World
RYW raises awareness about children's books that celebrate diversity and inclusion through a variety of programs.
I am on its Board of Trustees.
I created The Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards which are administered by RYW:
Two annual prizes of $1500 for books with intersectional main characters.
For more information, click HERE .
Lambda Literary's LGBTQ Writers in Schools
LGBTQWIS brings reading to life by connecting K-12 students with working LGBTQ+ authors.
I am a participating author.
For more information, click. HERE .
