News about my latest book, Kid History, Inc.: Selling Children the American Past

I have signed a contract to publish Kid History, Inc.: Selling Children the American Past with the University of Massachusetts Press. I am excited to be back with the publishers who did such a great job with Commercializing Childhood, and hope to have this new book out in 2024 or 2025.

Royal Rooters in the Boston Globe!

My article commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Royal Rooters first trip appeared in the Ideas Section of the Boston Sunday Globe on September 11, 2022.

Royal Rooters on New England Sports Network!

I got the exciting opportunity to do an interview on the Rooters from Fenway Park! New England Sports Network featured the piece in which my interview appeared on the Red Sox Pregame Show on September 8, 2022.

My latest for the Washington Post: Why we need a remixed Schoolhouse Rock

In this piece, I present the backstory of the iconic 1970s children program Schoolhouse Rock, and explain why the 2020s are a vital moment to use the program to teach young viewers a more critical approach to history.

Made By History: Washington Post Article on Toys and Gender

My Washington Post debut places the controversy over the rebranding of the beloved Potato Head toy in historical context.

Why a Shootout Between Black Panthers and Law Enforcement 50 Years Ago Matters Today

My interpretation of the continuing relevance of a 1971 armed conflict in High Point, North Carolina. Part of the remarkable story of Pastor Brad Lilley.

Schoolhouse Rock! for a New Generation

The Omohundro Institute in Williamsburg, Virginia has invited me to give a virtual talk on my forthcoming article, Schoolhouse Rock! for a New Generation: What Should It Look Like? Please join us on Wednesday, March 31st at 6 pm. You can register at https://oievents.wm.edu/event/schoolhouse-rock.

Professors Talking About Unprecedented Inauguration Ceremony

Fox 8 news in Greensboro asked me to talk about the historical precedents for the inauguration of President Biden. Short answer— there aren’t any.