MEDIA & JOURNALISM, LABELS & STEREOTYPES

GREG'S BIO - Greg's Bio

RELEVANT WEBSITES:  Greg's website   - The First Thirty's website

BOOK SUMMARY:  One page synopsis of The First Thirty

BACKGROUND:   For details on Greg's writing experience, click Writing

SAMPLE OF REVIEWS TO SPEECHES & THE FIRST THIRTY:

"The First Thirty...an uplifting true story that reminds us that all the movie-caliber underdog stories we see don't always have to be make-believe..." - Midwest Book Review

From an article by Alicia Baker in The Argus (Canada newspaper): "In this line of work, it's not uncommon to get frustrated. Well, until an hour ago, this reporter was in such agreement. Then I spoke with...Greg Forbes Siegman...Everyone should seriously consider attending [his appearance] in the Lakehead Speaker Series...If he can change the perspective of a cynical student journalist in just one conversation, what can he do with a whole lecture?"

"A dazzling gem...When you finish, you will want your students to read it, too.  Its lessons are immensely teachable." -  Teacher Information Network

"I attended both Greg's speech on Thursday night and his workshop on labels and stereotypes on Friday. I thought both were so interesting, and I got a lot from each of them...I really learned a lot about stereotyping and how all over the world [the concept
of a] privilege is different to different people...I think that Greg influenced a lot of other students besides me here."  - Maddy (Madison), High school student (NH)

"The First Thirty has captured the attention of critics and readers nationwide."  - Springfield Republican

"For anyone who's been knocked down or told, "you can't do it," The First Thirty is an uplifting read that will make you want to get up, dust yourself off, have a milkshake, and get back to work..."   Jarah Euston, Fresno Famous

"An American tale with global relevance, The First Thirty illustrates the ability within each of us to help bridge the divisions that have separated so many for so long." -  Peter K, High School student (Kenya)