Featured Interview With Author Lori Wojtowicz
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Most of my life has been lived in classrooms. I taught in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for 35 years and now work as an Educational Facilitator in schools across the country. Recess from the classroom, allows me time with my family. I am the crazy grandma who loves a good adventure with her 8 grand chldren. Or you can find me in the woods on my horse or with my dogs.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
As an old English teacher, I have always believed in the power of stories. While I taught writing, I didn't start myself until a few years ago. It was time to be a student again and try to learn the craft.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I love the classics, Melville and Hawthorne, but now I tend to read more non-fiction and memoir. My passion is equity in education, and I have learned a great deal from Ta-Nehisi Coates, Bettina Love, Bryan Stevenson, and so many others.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Since equity is still elusive in our schools and country, I decided to turn to a new source for knowledge, my former students who are now adults, many with children and grandchildren of their own. They may not have prestigious titles or letters behind their names, but they are the experts of lived experience. I sought out 22 of my former students and their words are captured in my latest book, Listen to the Truth They Bring. Their words may not provide a new theory on race relations or closing the achievement gap; however, they do offer their insights with unabashed honesty. As an English teacher, I taught the literature that inspires and educates. Perhaps the stories of these former students will help heal our educational system and our country.
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