Rita Writes History

#30SecondBookTalk Reviews Lifetime Learner, THE OLDEST SUDENT

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: March 01, 2020In: Book Reviews, News, Ritas BooksTags: African American, African American Children's Books, African American history, author, Black History Month, Chattanooga History, Children's Books, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's StuffNo Comments

Dr. Andy Jacks reviews lifetime learner, Mary Walker, and the book THE OLDEST STUDENT. Read more

THE OLDEST STUDENT – First Book Signing!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 17, 2020In: Events, NewsTags: African American, African American Children's Books, African American history, author, black history, Black History Month, Chattanooga History, Children's Books, History, Picture Books, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's StuffNo Comments

Captain's Log: Saturday, January 11, 2020. The first book signing for THE OLDEST STUDENT. All is well... Read more

The Oldest Student: Booksigning #1!!!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 04, 2020In: Business, Events, NewsTags: African American, African American Children's Books, African American history, aspiring writers, author, Black History Month, Chattanooga History, Children's Books, FYI, History, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's StuffNo Comments

The amazing story of Mary Walker, who learned to read at age 116! Read more

Adventures in NOLA!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: August 13, 2018In: Business, Events, NewsTags: African American Children's Books, African American history, Children's Books, Children's Writer, Picture Books, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's Stuff, Writing OpportunitiesNo Comments

Rita Lorraine attending NOLA (New Orleans Library Association Convention) on June 22, 2018. Wahoo! Read more

Lee and Low’s New Voices Award Competition is Still Open. Hurry!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: August 11, 2018In: Contests, Events, News, Writing TipsTags: aspiring black writers, becoming a writer, Children's Books, tips for aspiring writers, writing competitions, Writing OpportunitiesNo Comments

#WritersOfColor, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Read more

Hammering for Freedom!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: April 09, 2018In: Business, Events, NewsTags: African American Children's Books, African American history, Black History Month, Children's Books, Children's Writer, Picture Books, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's StuffNo Comments

Hello everybody, It’s here!! Well, almost. You’re looking at the cover of my debut nonfiction historical PICTURE BOOK, Hammering For Freedom, written for middle grade readers. Read more

Free Picture Book Giveaway!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: September 18, 2012In: I'm Reading..., Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: Children's Books, er & pre-k, free books2 Comments

Win a free set of early readers by Tad Carpenter! Read more

Kelly Bennett’s in The Hood!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: June 07, 2012In: Book Reviews, UncategorizedTags: Book Reviews, Children's Books, Kelly Bennett, nostalgia, One day I Went Rambling, Rita's StuffNo Comments

Kelly Bennett writes the loveliest picture books with the sweetest tinge of nostalgia. Read more

Wanna Know WHY? Get Time for Kids

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: August 05, 2010In: Book ReviewsTags: Book Reviews, Children's Books, FYI, Rita's StuffNo Comments

The Editors at Time for Kids have done it again! Time for Kids BIG Book of Why, makes its debut on August 10, and believe me, this is one to watch for! Read more

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