Sharon Draper, NY Times best-selling author & 1997 National Teacher of the Year.
Once upon a time, there were individuals who saw education as a powerful way to "positively shape young minds." These educators, particularly those influenced by the civil rights movement, knew that education was vitally important to African-American achievement. These individuals weren't just in it for the paycheck, but for the mission.
Sharon Draper was just that type of individual. Her dedication, authenticity and commitment to excellence, led her to be honored as an OH Teacher of the Year and subsequently, National Teacher of the Year in 1997. Afterwards, Draper set her sights on the publishing industry; writing well over 30 books, with some becoming NY Times best sellers.
In this conversation, Draper shares her thought-provoking insights on the importance of education, the power of reading and why African-American children's literature is so important.
Sharon Draper was just that type of individual. Her dedication, authenticity and commitment to excellence, led her to be honored as an OH Teacher of the Year and subsequently, National Teacher of the Year in 1997. Afterwards, Draper set her sights on the publishing industry; writing well over 30 books, with some becoming NY Times best sellers.
In this conversation, Draper shares her thought-provoking insights on the importance of education, the power of reading and why African-American children's literature is so important.
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