Will It Make You Cry, Sis? COVID-19 will forever be ​etched in the minds of all persons who lived during that ​time of heartache, pain, and sorrow. Hearing her parents ​discuss the crisis, a youngster asks the question, “Will it ​Make You Cry, Sis?” All through the book, the older ​sister shares the meaning of some of the vocabulary

words children heard and possibly misunderstood

during the pandemic.

Nuri, Nuri, what do you see? Nuri, Nuri what do you ​see? a creative literary work for children ages 3-7 that ​uses a box of crayons to start a conversation about ​diversity. Nuri has friends from different ethnic groups ​who discover the power of inclusivity.

CROSSING JORDAN RIVERS

Jordan Rivers depicts the life of a confident, competent, ​and cross-bearing young woman who believes others ​can identify with her challenging relationships. It seems ​that people continue to cross her path. People who have ​challenged her talk and walk; professionally, ​relationally, and spiritually. The one thing that she ​knows is that God will work all things out for her good. ​Yeah, that Romans 8:28 word is continually being ​proven as a “KEEPER”. Why? That word keeps her ​walking in purpose whether the assignment is ​understood or not. After all, she’s locked and loaded ​with an arsenal of firepower!!!

Meet Carter Lawrence Cartesha Lawrence whose ​nickname is Carter is proud of the work that her father, ​the engineer, does to help people by using the ​engineering design process. She describes different ​engineering fields as she explains how engineers solve ​real-world problems.

Techie Tiger Techie Tiger was written to provide ​students with the necessary vocabulary to become ​literate in the area of technology. Tom and Joy introduce ​the children to these words with beautiful explanations ​and illustrations.

Alex Green has a DREAM TEAM! Being bi-racial and ​bi-lingual helps Alexandria learn historical facts about ​women whose dreams of being “first” came through. The ​book, Alex Green Has a Dream, is filled with Hispanic and ​African American women who were the first recognized ​for great accomplishments.

SIDE EFFECTS This literary work speaks to the growing ​concern and needs of those who walk beside ministerial ​leaders. Although the prescription (the WORD) has been ​written, it’s the “SIDE EFFECTS” that can affect the ​progressive and transformational leadership in a church. ​One should not be fooled by the brevity of this book ​because within the pages begins a story of spiritual ​discipline and a strong relationship with God.

BROWN COLORS THE ​BOARD OF EDUCATION

Brown COLORS the Board of Education is a new interactive board game created by Dr. ReGina Etter ​and two colleagues. The game is based upon the landmark Supreme Court decision banning ​segregation in public schools. Brown COLORS the Board of Education focuses on positive outcomes ​and unintended consequences, equipped in awareness, helping to change the lives of children in ​every community.

Dr. ReGina A. Etter has served the students and ​teachers of Metro Nashville Public Schools for over ​thirty years. As an advocate for teaching and learning, ​Dr. Etter’s passion is displayed through her innovative ​methods of presenting pedagogy to educators ​throughout the country.

Working with numerous initiatives and varying roles for ​the school district has afforded her opportunities to ​provide teachers with instructional practices that are ​practical, rigorous and content-rich. Dr. Etter’s impact ​in the educational arena has been extended to NSF, ​NSTA, TSTA, TSIN, SEC-ME, NABSE, Vanderbilt ​University, Tennessee State University, Fisk University, ​Trevecca University, and Middle Tennessee State ​University.

Dr. Etter’s latest assignments have involved federally ​funded STEM and STEAM initiatives affecting multiple ​schools, students, and communities.