La Matchinista

On this journey called life, we are provided with unique experiences that shape our perspective. Some people are faced with challenges that cause them to function in a manner whereas they are only able to exist. When you are in a state of existence, the focus is to seek the basic needs in order to survive. Our struggles are an opportunity to use our pain for purpose. Where there is a purpose, passion can be ignited. We are all born with the gift to be creative, to impact others and to ultimately make a positive difference in the lives of others. How do we tap into that gift? We are offered opportunities to connect, converse, work collaboratively and join forces to help those who are placed in our paths to learn, grow and develop their own passion and purpose. Service to Mankind is the ultimate Human act.To Inspire is to encourage somebody to greater effort, enthusiasm, or creativity. To awaken a particular feeling in somebody. (Latin- Inspirare "To breathe") To aspire is to direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something. La Machinista is a work of art that provides an expression of self via innocence, purity, simplicity and the appreciation for life. La Machinista inspires children to live in the moment while appreciating their surroundings. A picture is worth a thousand words. Words speak life into all that consume them. La Machinista will allow the reader to aspire to be all that they can imagine and more. This book is intended to inspire children to see themselves as unique beings who can imagine, create, explore and thrive in their own environment. Children are inherently brilliant humans who are willing to learn, teach and share what they encounter each day of their lives. Allow yourself to be transformed through the eclectic style of writing along with the masterful use of color and images to ignite your heart and mind to dream big and live enthusiastically.

On this journey called life, we are provided with unique experiences that shape our perspective. Some people are faced with challenges that cause them to function in a manner whereas they are only able to exist. When you are in a state of existence, the focus is to seek the basic needs in order to survive. Our struggles are an opportunity to use our pain for purpose. Where there is a purpose, passion can be ignited. We are all born with the gift to be creative, to impact others and to ultimately make a positive difference in the lives of others. How do we tap into that gift? We are offered opportunities to connect, converse, work collaboratively and join forces to help those who are placed in our paths to learn, grow and develop their own passion and purpose. Service to Mankind is the ultimate Human act.

Gregory Singer, LMSW, SBL, SDL - AKA- (Rage Sinclaire) is a graduate of Adelphi University (BA in Psychology) SUNY at Stony Brook (Masters in Social Welfare) and Long Island University – CW POST (Two Advance Degrees in Educational Leadership) respectively. Although currently an Educational Administrator and practicing LMSW on Long Island NY. Mr. Singer has worked on behalf of those in need throughout the state since 1990. He's taught at both Hofstra University within its NOAH program since 2004 and within Adelphi University's Center for African, Black, and Caribbean Studies since 2009. Also at Brooklyn's - Susan S. McKinney -J.H.S. 265 (96-2000) and at Westbury Middle School in Westbury NY. (2001-2007). He has been a consultant for many organizations such as The Educational Assistance Corporation in Hempstead NY and the Child Care Counsel of Nassau in Franklin Square NY and Nassau and Suffolk BOCES –Artist in Education Programs. Mr. Singer has received numerous awards and citations for his work and endeavors on behalf of others. Most recently the Ruth Negron- Gains Social Worker Excellence Award on April 8th 2017at the Brentwood Country Club and award Adelphi University's - Center for African Black and Caribbean Studies Program - Distinguished Alumnus Award May 11, 2018 and Long Island Business News - DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS AWARD 2019 respectively. * As Rage Sinclaire- Co-Creator Of Poeartistry. he has attempted to address the institutional issues that affect our various communities through the creative arts. Born out of need and nurtured through a desire for change. Poeartistry combines Poetry, Graphic Arts, Original Music, Technology, Drama and Dance to create something more. Poeartistry has been Featured at Adelphi University, Empire State College (Manhattan Campus), Hofstra University, Bay Shore- Brightwaters Public Library, Suffolk County Community College, National Black Theater Festival 2008, National Association Of Black Social Workers - South West Regional Conference.2008, Poeartistry was an Artist at the 20th anniversary of the National Black Theater Festival 09 in Winston Salem NC , National Association of Black Social Workers – Southwest Regional Conference in St. Louis, MO Fall 09, Adelphi University New Performing Arts Center Spring 2010, Bay Shore School District - Ethnic Pen Conference 2011 & 2012 and the Wyandanch Public Library Summer Young Writers Workshop Series, 2011 and 2012 as well as the SUNY - Brook Port "3rd Annual Men of Color Summit" Fall 2011., 16th Annual Conference on Gang and Violence Prevention : Moving Forward, February 2014 @ Hofstra University , The National Alternative Education Associations: National Conference March 12-14 2014 and as the keynote speaker at the Islamic Center of Long Island 14th Annual Black History Month February 2017 & Nassau County Department of Social Services First Annual Black History Month Celebration 2018 . Lastly his Belief in service has led to his involvement with numerous organizations. He is the current President of the Board of A1 - Universal Care Inc. of Westbury NY, Vice President of the Board of the Bay Shore Schools Arts & Education Fund, and Board member of H.E.L.P. Services of Freeport NY respectively. Finally, Mr. Sinclaire latest work(s) POEARTISTRY: Empathy released August 2018 and the Poeartistry Children's Line Stinky Poo – Who are you? Spring 2021 and the forth coming La Matchinista and The Cool of High Waist Slim Fall 2021