Our Progress
"Stand for something or you will fall for anything.
Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground."
-Rosa Parks
* Please note the activities outlined in the image are subject to change.
Our Progress Since 2020
Summer 2022
Recipient of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Grant
Collaborating with West Virginia organizations to disperse over 600 books and provide readings/trainings
Organizing book tour through Fayette County, PA public libraries
Gaining sponsorships of two PA Drug and Alcohol Commissions and book purchases
Begun sourcing of illustration samples for 2nd book, Blueberry Ice Cream
Volunteering for the 7th Annual Central PA Writers and Illustrators Summer Camp
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Spring 2022
Connected with Dr. Sheppard through West Virginia University
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Planning and organizing patch with Girls Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
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Featured in Editorial in Charleston Gazette and The Voice Magazine
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Began storyboarding 2nd book, Blueberry Ice Cream
Fall/Winter 2021-2022
Collaborating with York College of Pennsylvania to create Evidence Based Measures (Pre/Post Survey)
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Volunteering for Collaboration with Youth and testing lessons
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Built relationships with Pennsylvania State agencies
Speaker at Pennsylvania State Post-Psycho Symposium
Summer 2021
Published The Letter, Printed 320 books
Created lesson plans for The Letter
Read book to over 200 children through the Energy Express Program, WV
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Interviewed on Good Day PA Morning Show
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Made connections with various organizations to spread the news
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Winter/Spring 2021-2020
Founded Curious Kiddos Educational Resources, Inc., 503(c) nonprofit corporation
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Setup taxes, copyright certifications
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Began illustrations of The Letter
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Built websites www.curiouskid.org and www.anniesadventures.org
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Raised funds from private donors (exceeding $5,000)
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