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BREAKING NEWS

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My latest book, THE OLDEST STUDENT, debuted on January 7, 2020!
You can order it at http://theoldeststudent.com
ASK ME FOR A BOOKPLATE and I'll send it right out!
THE OLDEST STUDENT has received a STARRED review from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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THE OLDEST STUDENT has received a STARRED review from BOOKLIST
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THE OLDEST STUDENT has received a STARRED REVIEW FROM KIRKUS REVIEWS
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See my AUTHOR INTERVIEW for THE OLDEST STUDENT on KIRKUS REVIEWS https://tinyurl.com/tf4a6zs
THE OLDEST STUDENT is featured on BLACK ENTERPRISE
Read it here https://tinyurl.com/uprl33y
THE OLDEST STUDENT recommended on ROMPER online https://tinyurl.com/u9egc4p
HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM made the American Library Association's 2019 "Notable Children's Picture Books" list
HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM received a STARRED KIRKUS REVIEW!
HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM received a STARRED SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEW!
HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM received a GREAT review from HORN BOOK
HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM received a STARRED BOOKLIST REVIEW!
Your support is greatly appreciated.

A Good Year for THE OLDEST STUDENT

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: November 03, 2020In: Book Reviews, News, Random Thoughts, Ritas BooksTags: African American Children's Books, African American history, Chattanooga History, Children's Books, Picture Books, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's StuffNo Comments

A Good Year for THE OLDEST STUDENT

Hello Everyone! It’s November…can you believe it? This has been a strange and amazing year that has gone by in a flash. And yet, it has been a good year for THE OLDEST STUDENT. Read more

#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

#30SecondBookTalk Reviews Lifetime Learner, THE OLDEST SUDENT

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

THE OLDEST STUDENT - First Book Signing!

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 Oldest Student: Booksigning #1!!!

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

Adventures in NOLA!

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

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

#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

Hammering for Freedom!

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

Free Picture Book Giveaway!

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's in The Hood!

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

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