Creative Wisconsin 2024
My appreciation to Wisconsin Writers Association for a two-page spread profiling my creative journey so far.
News & Media
Women of Color Unite & DreamWorks Animation
I’m happy to announce my new mentor: Shabrayia Cleaver. She’s a production manager at the animation powerhouse, Dreamworks Animation!
Ancestor’s Resilience: The Great Migration’s Lessons for Children
Guest Post on the “Read Your World” blog A day before the Summer Solstice, I enjoyed the company of a
Read the Award-Winning Essay About Wauwatosa’s Pioneering Black Homeowner
Zeddie Q. Hyler fought discrimination, intimidation and racial covenants to build “The Ponderosa” in 1955 – with some key allies. BY
Her Black uncle faced racism after trying to build a home in Wauwatosa in the 1950s. She wrote an award-winning essay about his struggle.
Evan Casey Milwaukee Journal Sentinel As a child, Lora Hyler heard stories about her uncle while growing up in the
The Author’s Guild
Lora Hyler was featured in the Member Spotlight. Why is writing important to you and why do you think it’s
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Winter 2021 Bulletin
Lora Hyler was featured in the SCBWI’s 2021 Winter Bulletin. Read the article here (pdf).
Live Kelly and Ryan
@Home with the Pinckney Family – Live Kelly & Ryan September 17th, 2020
Glendale Author’s Children’s Book Comforts Families Adapting to COVID-19
“These are scary times,” Hyler continues. “Yet, we can choose to have a greater appreciation for our neighbors, friends, family and friends to come. Somehow, the children are adjusting. They’ll be alright. This, too, shall pass.”
New Coronavirus Book Helps Children Understand Changes in their Lives
Milwaukee Community Journal May 29, 2020 Children’s book author and former NPR journalist, Lora Hyler has written a new children’s
Milwaukee Public Television Black Nouveau
Air Date: July 9 at 7:30 pm Milwaukee Public Television Black Nouveau