The Power of Books & Finding Your Voice
Sydnee chats with authors and a fellow book lover about the power of reading and finding your voice.
Sydnee chats with authors and a fellow book lover about the power of reading and finding your voice.
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Sara van Os is a Mexican-American decomposition nerd who lives in Harlem with her wife and two cats. She has a bachelor’s degree from NYU in English and German and a minor in Clarinet Performance, because she loves a good side quest.
Chelsea Curto is the USA TODAY bestselling author of banter-filled romance novels that highlight strong women and the men obsessed with them. When she’s not writing, she loves spending time between the Northeast and Florida while daydreaming about what book she’s going to read next.
Sydnee chats with book enthusiasts, Dre. Dre uses his social media platforms for important literary talks and offers many recommendations in all genres.
Jaclyn Goldis is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and NYU Law. She practiced trust and estate law at a large Chicago law firm for seven years before leaving her job to travel the world and write novels.
Lynne Golodner is the award-winning author of 12 spicy, smart books about strong women finding their way in life and love. She is obsessed with finding meaning in the mundane, which she pours into her novels and essays, with a healthy helping of love and food.
Sydnee chats with authors and a fellow book lover about the power of reading and finding your voice.
Detroit-based author and creator, Jhonae Jackson is the author of the children's book 'Watch Me Shine: About Courage and Confidence.' As someone who grew up with a stutter, she wrote the story to help children embrace what makes them unique and feel confident in who they are.
Elizabeth Atkins is a best-selling author, actress, TV host, and an award-winning journalist who inspires people to unlock their infinite potential. The Honorable Marilyn Atkins is a retired chief judge of Detroit's 36th District Court who wrote the memoir "The Triumph of Rosemary," detailing her...
Gabrielle Jones was born and raised in a small town in Michigan her whole life, so she is no stranger to the cold weather. She enjoys spending most of her time writing and being able to bring a story to life.
More than 400 pairs of brand-new basketball shoes were stolen from a Detroit storage facility ahead of a nonprofit's annual event and sneaker giveaway.
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says he and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank near the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta.
A North Carolina man allegedly kicked down his ex-girlfriend's apartment door and fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before leaving and heading to Taco Bell.
Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon.The 21-year-old Noskova recovered from a second-set meltdown in which she wasted five match points to overcome Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech final on Saturday for her first Grand Slam trophy.Noskova became...
Ionia County prosecutors announced Friday that it will not pursue charges against Clinton County Sheriff Sean Dush in connection to his pistol being found stolen in Lansing, and in a minor’s possession.According to the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office — which requested Ionia County handle the c...
Hundreds of athletes from across the country have descended on Detroit this week for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games — a multi-day showcase of competition, courage and community.From fast-paced races to packed cheering sections, the energy is loud, proud and deeply personal.“When I come he...
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25.His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africas minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday.RELATED STORY | World Cup melting pot: How migration is rewriting soccers national story...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelces Madison Square Garden wedding garnered significant attention, requiring a large presence from the New York Police Department and other officials.According to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the wedding cost $160,000 in city resources, all of which was paid for by the...
A new AP-NORC poll found that about 6 in 10 Jewish adults in the U.S. say they feel less safe since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. The poll, released Tuesday, also found that 3 in 10 Jewish adults said they or someone in their household experienced verbal abuse, physical assault or prop...
Summer is in full swing.If your children are looking for a way to let their creative side shine while school's out, we have the perfect place.From painting to fashion to animation, The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center is teaching a little bit of everything this summer. To learn more, visit bbartc...
After weeks of speculation over the possible opening date of the Gordie Howe International Bridge following a canceled ribbon cutting ceremony last month, officials have announced it will open by the end of July.In a news release published late Friday, the Canadian government confirmed the bridge...
The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists after their report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper.The new jet, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar, entered service last week.RELATED STORY | Trump switc...
If you already enjoy the Metroparks system in Southeast Michigan, now is the time to share your thoughts on what would make some of the parks even better. However, the clock is ticking toward a July 15th deadline. Here’s what you need to know.The Huron-Clinton Metroparks is inviting residents to ...
President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for the U.S. leader's killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Middle East as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the region.Tr...
SATURDAY: Mix of sunshine and clouds. High: 85.SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy to mainly clear skies. Low: 64.SUNDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Warm temperatures. High: 86.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Low: 65.MONDAY: Mostly sunny skies and hot. High: 91.MONDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear skies, remaining wa...
Coming up July 19th, two iconic organizations are teaming up for a pretty cool fundraiser.The Detroit Zoo is hosting a fundraiser that benefits Focus: HOPE.You know the zoo is home to lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Focus: Hope is a nationally recognized civil and human rights organization found...
Michigan schools are expanding pre-K classrooms, saying they want more students ready for kindergarten Some pre-K providers are converting tuition programs to free programs The new state budget includes funding for 68,000 children in pre-K Michigan is pushing hard to get more 4-year-olds into ...
Two suspects arrested in connection with the deadly shooting at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn were charged this week, but not with murder.Martinez Dontez Long, 19, of Detroit, and Cania Cane, 19, of Oak Park, each pleaded not guilty to one count of carrying a concealed weapon — a felony th...
A 99-year-old Birmingham woman sounded the alarm about a local hearing aid provider after she said she went to buy a pair of hearing aids and ended up losing over $1,300 -– and still doesn’t have hearing aids. She reached out to Local 4 for help, and AARP told her they are helping to replace the ...
A Shelby Township man has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple weapons offenses after police say he fatally shot his stepfather inside the home they shared and then tried to prevent a witness from calling police.Trevin Beemer, 38, was arraigned Friday (July 10) in 41-A District Cour...
As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise rapidly in Michigan, state health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have provided precautionary tips while the investigation into the direct cause of the parasitic illness is ongoing.On July 10, the Michigan Department of Health ...
Communities across the US are rallying against the recent rise in Flock cameras.
A Taylor man killed in a stabbing last week is being remembered by his family as “larger than life”, as the woman accused in his death faces a second-degree murder charge.Heaven Daniels, 26, of Detroit, was arraigned in 23rd District Court in Taylor on one count of second-degree murder and a char...
An ATV, a Jeep and three police departments all made for a wild chase on Detroit city streets and the Michigan State Police helicopter caught it all on camera.
Detroit and Troy police were trying to arrest a man they believe stole the ATV seen on your screen. You can see the suspect riding against traffic, using sidewalks and parking lots as makeshift roadways in an attempt to get away from officers.
Police say the 7-month-old baby was found in the backseat of the vehicle about an hour after the car was stolen. The child was taken to the hospital and is uninjured. The vehicle was found parked in a garage of a home that appeared to be abandoned. According to Detroit police, it was a state ...
A driver is dead after a high-speed car crash in a Detroit neighborhood Friday night.
The family of a Southgate man in need of a kidney transplant has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover travel costs as he works to get back on the transplant list after a medical setback.Michael Watkins, 31, has been fighting kidney disease for more than a year and has been on dialysis sin...
Fiat is bringing its tiny electric Topolino to the U.S., offering American buyers a two-seat neighborhood EV that costs less than many used cars.
NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis is on a mission, and this one is not about winning on the track. He is steering kids toward a lifelong love of reading.He spoke with Scripps News about his own memories of childhood reading, and what it means to him to help kids connect with the hobby."I was a huge Harry ...
The FBI and local police teamed up to arrest and charge a Guatemalan man in connection with a Farmington Hills murder dating back to 2001.
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