Sum Of Me

Keeping traditions alive. 👨‍👧‍👦🎄🎅🏾 #memories #adventures (at Central Avenue Historic District (Lancaster, New York)) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClcurZrOeRc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Great night being a part of @southbuffalocharterschool Literacy Night. I met some awesome students, and parents. Never stop reading. Never stop exploring. Most of all, never stop DREAMING. The book Somebody Else was made for everybody. #YFD #readtosucceed #literacy #childrensbooks #love #community #SomebodyElse #believe #explore (at South Buffalo Charter School) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClBaXwWOfgg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When you from South Buffalo and get the W vs. South Buffalo. 💙❤️⚔️🏈 #SpartanUp #Swayze #goonsquad (at South Buffalo, Buffalo, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjeW0eVOMz-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s turning into a season full of highs and lows, twists and turns, laughs and shouts, but I wouldn’t trade it. Still a lot of work to do, but I love the fight. I’m having a blast helping coach you and the squad win or lose. No. 43 aka my favorite football player EVER 💙❤️🏈 #SpartanUp #HardWork #Dedication (at North Cheektowaga Amateur Athletic Association NCAAA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci6My_RrEKf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Cold to heat. Off day = Recovery #SpartanUp 💙❤️🏈⚔️ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0r3pjuNHz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The postcard wall at home continues to grow and sometimes I find myself just connecting memories to grand places. Places like @aliceeverafterbooks which allow my work to have a home. @tinybuffalodesigns I admire your contributions from afar. #YFD #createtorelate #explore (at Buffalo, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chu5_LBuBh6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Nerd Alert! I wish I had before and after pictures of this journal. Originally, it was plain black, and I carried it just about everywhere over an 8-year span until the spine came undone by the time the book was filled front to back. It took a beating! I wanted this specific journal to survive, so I placed it in the tender care of none other than Quality Bindery Services where I added a few necessary aesthetics, yet the contents remain untouched. Those that know me, could’ve guessed the colors. Blue represents a perfect sky and my fellow 12’s. The green tassel marker represents emerald , my favorite stone for its color and that place in the upper left part of the country where the rain doesn’t bother me. Most importantly, it contains ideas, never before seen works and “stuff.” 💙💚📚 #YFD (at Quality Bindery Services Inc) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChYlqg6OPch/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sometimes things don’t go the way you planned them, but you have to be positive and do what you can where you’re at. He worked his butt off this off-season to contribute to his team this year. It’s one day at a time. He was looking forward to running out on the field for the home opener in two weeks. For now, it’s rest, mental reps, ice/heat. Official diagnosis on Tuesday. Thanks for all the encouragement and kind words so far. #SpartanUp #NoQuit https://www.instagram.com/p/ChNg8xcOAWu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Mad excited about this chance to speak with my SE partner and friend Ms. Nicky So 💁🏻‍♀️.Don’t miss the opportunity to join us for what should be a great segment on art, imagination, and influence. Get your comments and questions ready!!! See you ON IG LIVE Saturday morning 👦🏾🧁☀️. In the meantime follow me YGD @lgtheroyal and illustrator extraordinaire @nickysoart DREAM… #SomebodyElse #YourFavoriteDreamer #createtorelate #childrensbooks #bookstagram #booksbyblackauthors #illustrator #readingisfun #dreambig #explore #imatter #dontquit #independence #colors #howsweetitis #lovemovement https://www.instagram.com/p/ChFI72lOct0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As we move closer to a new school year, I’m delighted Somebody Else is in position to be included in more elementary libraries and classrooms. If you are an administrator, educator, librarian or know of some in your circle, I will visit any place of learning for the kids whom you nurture. I want to reach as many kids as I can, and it starts with sitting down and reading to them. Single copy or bulk orders can be ordered through INGRAM SPARK and popular outlets (ie. Barnes & Noble, Amazon). Let’s make this year a dreamy one. I’m easy to reach. Time flies so let’s talk! 👦🏾🧁 #somebodyelsebook #yfd #createtorelate #dream #explore #childrensliterature #illustration #indiewriter #education #elementaryschool #letsread #bookstagram #selflove #selfesteem #ican #independentbookstores #ingramspark #amazon #barnesandnoble https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg2FDKQunZc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We kicking this off on Saturday 7/29 1pm at Gallagher Pier boardwalk on Fuhrman Blvd. I’ll be reading from my books The Kids & I and While Waiting: TMOACM as well as reading some unreleased never heard before poems and prose. Bring a chair, a blanket or whatever with a nice view of the water as our backdrop. See ya soon. #YFD #createtorelate #independence (at Buffalo, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgiec02rM0w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Windy City and Wrigley go hand in hand and what’s this town without a little Sweetness? #YFD #explore #adventures #wrigleyfield #soldierfield #walterpayton #chicago #endlesssummer (at Wrigley Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgGLNzqOIPA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Navy Pier. #YFD #ferriswheel #Chicago #getlost #explore #thewindycity #endlesssummer (at Navy Pier, Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgGIz4MOidA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Cloud Gate aka “The Bean” #YFD #Adventures #Explore #Chicago #summer #travel (at Millennium Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgGIlGiuNhH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

To be here dang near brought me to tears. To go inside the house and tour where the greatest American writer was born and lived, hit me immensely. I can go on for days how much EMH has influenced this dreamer. #YFD #adventures #hemingway #papa (at Oak Park, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgFTHvhOKAN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

An experience every Prince fan and historian should have if they can. Sensory overload. 💜 #prince #thepurpleone #chicago #adventures #explore #makeart #YFD #createtorelate (at Prince: The Immersive Experience) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgDcziyOJWL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Purple One. Talk about sensory overload. An experience worth every penny. 💜 #prince #theartist #chicago #explore (at Prince: The Immersive Experience) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgDbSzlupMY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=