It was recently announced in The New York Times that Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with three of his Hamilton collaborators, (Thomas Kail, Jeffery Seller, and James L. Nederlander), purchased the much adored Drama Bookshop in New York City. Soon there will be a statue of Lin in Times Square. I’m kidding – although I’d happily join…
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Toys 4 Puerto Rico
Happy New Year, friends! And yes, I know it’s December 30th. But, we’re taking a writing holiday until January 1st – time to recharge, relax, revive. And while I had tons of post ideas for our last words to you in 2017 – I decided to scrap them all, and instead draw your attention to the…
Things Megan Loves: #AlmostLikePraying, by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Hurricane Maria isn’t in the headlines anymore, it isn’t a trending topic anymore. it isn’t a trending hashtag anymore – but that doesn’t mean that the people of Puerto Rico aren’t hurting anymore. And so, true to his golden hearted genius form, Lin-Manuel Miranda has written a love letter to Puerto Rico, and he performs…
Author Q&A Series: Jonny Sun
There are people, who come in and out of your Twitter feed for a reason, and change your life for good. And one of those people, for me, is Jonny Sun. I don’t know how I first stumbled upon his words – it was probably because Lin-Manuel Miranda had retweeted a brilliant string of syllables…
A Write Teacher(s) Playlist: July Tunes
Happy July, readers! Here’s our July inspired playlist. Happy Listening! Live, Love, Learn, Megan & The Write Teacher(s)
A Write Teacher(s) Playlist: June Picks!
We’re on Spotify! Here’s our first playlist – June tunes for your kick off to summer! Happy Listening! Live, Love, Learn, Megan & The Write Teacher(s)
A Write Teacher(s) Playlist: April Tunes
Happy April, Everyone! Spring is around the corner – can ya feel it? Here’s our April Playlist – or shall I say, playlist of playlists? I’m digging these pre-existing playlists so much, I couldn’t make my own. The Big Little Lies Soundtrack (I still have to catch up, so don’t leave any spoilers!) The SO Requited…
Review: “Moana,” the Anti-Princess we need in 2017!
Moana is the kind of film and female role model we need this year. She’s physically and emotionally strong, she speaks her mind, and she is a community leader. That’s a lot to achieve in 1 hour and 43 minutes! Moana is in good hands with the directing team that brought you “The Little Mermaid,”…
A Write Teacher(s) Review: Hamilton’s America
All of us are more than one thing. – Leslie Odom Jr. Good God. Just when you think the Hamilton Musical phenomenon couldn’t get any better – it does. Hamilton’s America, a PBS documentary about the making of Hamilton the Musical, and the life of Alexander Hamilton is….well, it’s outstanding. It aired Friday, October…
COMING SOON: Rise Up As One
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America, and the Fusion Media Group (FMG), a division of UCI serving the rising American mainstream, announced today that its October 15 ‘RiseUp AS ONE’ concert – a celebration of music, diversity and unity – will be staged along the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego,…