Under the Bus
I explain the idiomatic expression "thrown under the bus" using an example from the George Washington Bridge lane closing scandal.
No interview with the governor, but Patricio digs up the Weapons of Mass Disruption.
J Is for Juvenile: The Chris Christie Scandals in LEGO
My LEGO city, Little Brick Township, satirizes the multiple scandals surrounding New Jersey governor Chris Christie.
Not Child’s Play: The Political Satire of LEGO Photographer @pulup
A Turkish pro-democracy activist describes how he uses LEGO to lampoon an increasingly repressive government and to let others know about the situation.
However, had Rainha spent more time reading, she wouldn't have lost her crown.
How Rainha Lost Her Crown: A Mini-Story on the Importance of Reading and Libraries
A cautionary tale on the importance of reading serves also as a call for New York City's new mayor to increase funding for the city's public library systems.
Bricksters have a lot of time to party, but they need to work too. Let's have them work for you!
An Economic Development Plan for Little Brick Township: The LEGO Book Launch
I can help you use the people of Little Brick Township, as well as the rest of my LEGO collection, to liven up your next book launch.
I have skills! I make Lego vignettes from my books.
Happy Holidays from Kiara, Chad and the Bike Boys!
Characters from Rogue, depicted through Lego minifigures, offer a fun and colorful holiday message.
The Tragic Tale of Lego Piggy: Point of View
I use LEGO photos and a story about a Jewish mother followed on the street by a pig to explain the concept of point of view.
As Hanukkah 2013 ends, Lego Daft Punk, Mumfield & Daughers, and the little boy who nearly burned his house down would like to wish you a Happy Holiday Season.
The Thanksgivukkah Advent Calendar Challenge: Juxtaposition and a Writing Prompt
I juxtaposed three builds from the LEGO City Advent Calendar for each of the 8 nights of Hanukkah, which gave me an ideal prompt for my vignettes on Instagram.
Brickplate's typewriter, made entirely of Lego pieces, is a favorite of the staff and customers at the flagship store in Rockefeller Center -- and a favorite on Instagram as well.
With Lego Builder “Brickplate”
I help Lego builder "brickplate" (Sid Dinsay) install his model of St. Patrick's Cathedral at the Lego Store in Rockefeller Center.
Sparks Flew: Letting Your Words and Pictures Show the Story
Rather than telling how a character feels, or what the reader should think, the writer creates an image and lets the reader draw conclusions.