Open Query Letter
As an educator, I've witnessed many life-changing moments for both children and adults. As a writer, I’ve contemplated their struggles off campus. These stories share the real struggles of being a teacher, administrator, professor, and parent. You'll also learn a little about what I imagine was the experience of past generations, and what I think lies ahead for future generations. I've lifted the curtain just a little on the world of education and the families of educators. None of the characters are real people, and none of the events actually happened, although a few came very close, but they are all based on a combination of people and experience from my life. For example, t he tale inspired by my own experience during the 1992 Los Angeles uprising: Get Along , 100 pages, was a Nominee for Best 1st Time Scriptwriter (feature scripts) at the Script Awards Los Angeles , and a Semi Finalist at the Wiki: The World's Fastest Screenplay Competition. A diverse neighborh...