Happy to be participating in the “60 for 60 Protecting the Freedom to Read”event on July 17th.
Happy to be participating in the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® National Day of Social Action (NDSA) on July 17, 2024. This bring 60 authors to read in honor of 60 years of Freedom Schools.
Los Angeles Book Review In!
The Los Angeles Book Review called Mamie Phipps Clark: Champion for Children “…an information-rich and thought-provoking book that exemplifies Black excellence, courage, and service.” Check out the full review.
Champion of Children Named “Best of the Stacks” for History
Mamie Phipps Clark: Champion for Children was named The Best of Stacks for History under Bogart’s Little Ones Spring Catalog.
Dr. Mawhinney Wins Leadership Award for Faculty Success
Dr. Mawhinney was selected for the inaugural Faculty Diversity Collaborative’s Leadership Award for Faculty Success. This award is given to someone who has made significant contributions to mentoring and advancement of faculty and has a demonstrated track record of leadership in faculty support.
Rutgers University–Newark and NJPAC Unveil Groundbreaking Teaching Artist Certificate Program
Rutgers University–Newark and NJPAC Unveil Groundbreaking Teaching Artist Certificate Program
Mamie Phipps Clark: Champion for Children – Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Patricia Tilton in honor of Black History Month shares some thoughts on a biography, Mamie Phipps Clark: Champion for Children, by Lynnette Mawhinney.
Book Launch for Mamie Phipps Clark: Champion for Children
Dr. Mawhinney's 7th book, Mamie Phipps Clark: Champion for Children, had its official book launch at Source of Knowledge in Newark, NJ on February 10, 2024. The event was so successful that the bookstore sold out at the book launch.
Lynnette Mawhinney Writes Graphic Novel on Groundbreaking Civil Rights Activist Mamie Phipps Clark
This inspiring book tells the story of groundbreaking psychologist and civil rights activist Mamie Phipps Clark, PhD.
Black Lives Matter in the Classroom: A Roundtable on Teaching CRT and Disputed Literature Today
Lynnette Mawhinney Speaks with Cicely Lewis, Christopher Stewart, Shamika J. Simpson, Ahmed Ismail Yusuf, and Holly Y. McGee
Think Tanks Examines How the Current Shortage of Black Teachers Impacts Students
Lynnette Mawhinney, Ph.D., Professor & Chair of the Department of Urban Education at Rutgers University-Newark, joins Steve Adubato to talk about the lack of diversity in the teaching profession and the barriers that exist for teachers of color.
How real is ‘Abbott Elementary?’ A former Philadelphia school teacher weighs in
ABC’s mockumentary “Abbott Elementary” follows a group of dedicated teachers who work at a Philadelphia school. The show takes a comedic approach toward issues in inner city schools. Here, Lynnette Mawhinney, a former Philadelphia schoolteacher who is now an associate professor of Urban Education at Rutgers University - Newark, weighs in on whether the show accurately portrays the realities of educators in today’s schools.
The Inspiring Message of ‘Lulu the One and Only'
Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle talks to author Lynnette Mawhinney about her book “Lulu the One and Only.” The book deals with racial relations in a format for children. The book also includes activities to help with discussions stemming from the book.
Lulu the One and Only Official Book Trailer
LULU THE ONE AND ONLY is a debut children's book, receiving a starred Kirkus Review, by Dr. Lynnette Mawhinney about biracial identity.