Life of JEM Writers on Writing with Writer & Teacher Dr. Jacqueline Mantz Rodriguez, author of Hey Miss

This is such an important touchstone of an episode! JEM interviews her twin sister, Writer Dr. Jacqueline Mantz Rodriguez (aka Jackie), whose epic book "Hey Miss: Unveiling Learning's Promise" (909 Books, 2026) will drop on April 6, 2026 (available for preorder now!). This is the last episode before JEM goes on an extended year hiatus!! In their fascinating conversation, Jackie & JEM talk about teaching as Jackie's life purpose, and about what happened when they met David Sedaris together. Then, they chat about sequencing & about a special troll named Emo who is in one of the stories in Jackie's book, and how empathy and hope led Jackie on a path from chaos to redemption and giving back, and much more!! Jackie reads from her beautiful & inspiring book! Available now for preorder!! Please order! And share!!