In what was a truly sensational event, I had the opportunity to present my latest book, Your Turn: Ways to Celebrate Life Through Storytelling, in my hometown of Seminole, Texas at the Gaines County Museum. At the event, last Thursday night, the annual Christmas Open House, sculptors, artists and other authors presented their works. All their unique creative expressions spoke to West Texas in some profound way. The other authors in attendance were a pleasure to present alongside. Claude … [Read more...]
Bravely honest: former River Forest school chief shares personal struggles in book, visit
Seated at a table at The Looking Glass Bookstore in Oak Park on Oct. 23, Tyra Manning leaned toward those gathered to learn about her newest book, “Your Turn: Ways to Celebrate Life Through Storytelling.” Manning, who holds a doctoral degree in educational administration, served as the River Forest School District 90 superintendent between 1992 and 2004. She also taught at Dominican University … [Read more...]
