How we make stuff
The Dream Workshop Pilot Program
We tested the Dream Playbook in over a dozen schools. We called it our “Dream Workshop” but it was so much fun that the students called it “The Dream Club.”
2015-07-24
How we make stuff
Articles about how we concept ideas, write words, draw pictures and — most importantly — test our ideas! We believe that kids are driven by passion and that they learn by doing — playing. And we believe the concepts, games and activities should be evidence-based, meaning tested and proven in the real world.
How we make stuff
Promoting Optimistic Thinking in YMCA After-School Students
The Dream Playbook was tested by the University of Cincinnati in a year-long study called “Promoting Optimistic Thinking in YMCA After-School Students” as part of community service and outreach program.
2014-12-04
Make-A-Book Project
Celebrating the book
Students from Argentina holding their certificates of achievements and their copy of “Cayendo Hacia Arriba” the book that we created together. In my opinion, the celebration of the book is the most important step. It helps the students realize their purpose in life, take a step of action with their passion.
2012-07-16
How we make stuff
The Cupcake Boy is here
The Cupcake Boy is the story about a boy who makes the most beautiful and tasty cupcakes in the world; however, the villagers take the boy for granted.
2012-06-08
How we make stuff
The Cupcake Boy Book Celebration
We celebrated the new book, The Cupcake Boy alongside a bake sale. Check out all the amazing cupcakes, including the Minions, Cinderella and more.
2012-05-14
How we make stuff
Making of the Cupcake Boy School Photo
This is a photo of the school kids standing in the shape of a cupcake with a cherry on top. Read more about how I made this photos.
2012-04-29
How we make stuff
Gummi Worm Cupcakes
Here’s a very strange coincidence. Guess what!? “Dirt cupcakes” with grass and a gummi worm on top. Bizarre!
2012-03-01
How we make stuff
The Cupcake Boy Book Project
Pictured here is a stack of about 1500 drawings for our new book “The Cupcake Boy” with Amy Belle Elementary. On top are disco-flavored cupcakes.
2012-02-13
Make-A-Book Project
The making of the book
Here is my new book on the floor of the print shop waiting to be bound. It’s the Spanish edition of the kid’s book, “Falling Uphill: The Secret of Life.” I needed to hover over the guys at the print shop because it just wasn’t getting done on schedule. Aah! And the books need to be on an airplane to Argentina the next day!
2011-11-16
How we make stuff
School book signing
The ice cream social and book signing celebration for “Ruby the Red Worm” drew over a 1000 people. It was one of the most overwhelming, amazing and fulfilling moments of my life to see the dreams of so many students coming to life.
2011-05-31
How we make stuff
Cover Design Challenges
The new book, Ruby the Red Worm, is finally here! Perhaps no one is more surprised how beautiful it is then me, especially the cover!
2011-05-16
How we make stuff
We ❤ Worms
School playground photo of “We ❤ worms”. I’m very surprised this picture turned out so great! Another one of my personal favorites. And a giant framed photo will soon be hanging in the school office until the end of times.
2011-05-01
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