Connecting kids & teens to their world + people around them

I create books & programs that give young people a voice.

Why is this important?

Creating opportunities for students to gain 21st-century skills through project-based learning

I believe that everyone has a voice, and needs a chance to use it. I love to create experiences that are based around books so that young people can learn by doing!

How do you do this?

I create + facilitate

Books, programs, & light-bulb moments so that more young people can learn by doing.

Books

I strive to create books that help young people discover the world for themselves. These books spark kids’ imaginations and also provide the foundation for real-world experiences!

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Experiences & Programs

I design and facilitates programs that give young people a chance to speak out, create media, and encounter the world + people.

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Lightbulb Moments

This would be called consulting in the phone book, but that's a stodgy term. I help writers, school administrators, after-school programs, and others to get ideas + create solutions !

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Donna Griffin

Master Journalism Educator, Author,
Nonprofit Director, and Nana!

What do pumpkin cookies have to do with a pandemic?

Making connections — and helping young people do the same — is a specialty of mine. At the heart of everything I do is listening to kids + teens and helping them have a voice through relevant experiences and books. It’s all about building relationships.

Also, I love my family and sometimes write about zany things like pumpkin cookies!

Meet Donna

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Praise from Donna's fans

"She’s not just a talented educator and passionate advocate for her students, Donna is an entrepreneur who has a track record of creating new opportunities for students.
Tim Franklin Senior Associate Dean, Professor, and John M. Mutz Chair in Local News
Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
"Donna is a real go-getter when it comes to helping others and shows through all of the work she has done in support of youth and reporting in the field. Being in her class was a wonderful experience everyday and I felt that I could have a voice and show my true abilities when it came to writing and reporting under her watchful eye.
Ashley BallardFormer student & intern
"She always worked diligently to instill sound journalistic practices and ethics into the students. Ms. Griffin is an excellent teacher and mentor to students, and my perception has always been that she has shown a remarkable commitment to her students and a passion for journalism.
Kathleen FloresRetired Director, Department of Student Media & Publications
The University of Texas at El Paso

Are you ready to help kids & teens learn by doing?

Contact us to learn more about books, experiences, or consulting... or to tell us about the cool butterfly you found in the park last week!

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