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Books and reading can make our lives better in so many ways and we’ve explored a lot of them on this podcast: how to find more time to read, how to choose books to help us grow through what we go through, how...
I think I should start with a warning for this episode: a reader realized her bookish dream to chat with an author who has spoken to her heart many times and there may be a few happy tears throughout this episode. =) Today, I am grateful and honored to talk with...
Many of us hope to have a beautiful, relaxing summer full of reading books that are perfect for us. But that takes planning. =) Come listen as I share the ten things you need to do TODAY to have the best summer reading season ever starting TOMORROW. These small, actionable steps...
In this episode, I’m talking with New York Times best-selling author Dan Gutman. He’s the author of over 185 books and this month, he is celebrating the 20th anniversary and his 100th book in the My Weird School series. Come listen as Dan I talk all about his My Weird School...
On the very last day of every month, I share a bonus episode of what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving throughout the last month. Today, I’m sharing the highlights on my literate life in May and exploring some DEEP questions, too. I’ll describe the only three adult books that...
In this episode, I’m chatting with Caldecott Honor winner Lauren Castillo. She’s authored and/or illustrated a long list of books we love including What Happens on Wednesday, This is a Story, Nana in the City, Our Friend Hedgehog and many, many more. Today, we’re taking a closer look at her newest...
It’s time to gear up for summer reading season! Everywhere I look, I’m seeing summer reading lists, checklists and challenges and I typically DON’T enjoy them because they don’t always connect to the kind of reading life I want to have. So, I decided to create a summer reading challenge that...
In this episode, I’m talking with Suma Subramaniam and Tara Anand, the author and illustrator team that came together to create My Name is as Long as a River. It’s a stunning picture book celebrating the power of names, the history behind them and why they matter to who we are. ...
