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BREAKING NEWS

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My new picture book, THE OLDEST STUDENT, debuts on January 7, 2020!
You can pre-order at http://bit.ly/327vJVp
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
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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!
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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

My New Picture Book is Here!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: July 05, 2019In: Business, Events, News, Ritas BooksTags: African American Children's Books, aspiring author, aspiring writer., Children's Book Writer, Children's Writer, Picture Books, publishing, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's Stuff, Writing OpportunitiesNo Comments

You're never too old to learn! Read more

Busy, Busy, Busy!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: March 01, 2019In: Business, Events, News, Ritas BooksTags: African American Children's Books, African American history, black history, Black History Month, Chattanooga History, Children's Book Writer, History, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's StuffNo Comments

It has been a whirlwind since HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM debuted! Read more

HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM Is On the Bookshelf, Y’all!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: August 16, 2018In: Business, Events, News, Ritas BooksTags: African American Children's Books, aspiring author, aspiring writer., Children's Book Writer, Children's Writer, Picture Books, publishing, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's Stuff, Writing Opportunities2 Comments

Every writer should get to attend NOLA at least once in their life. 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

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

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