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We know that books and reading and notebooks and writing have the power to make life better. But what about an honest conversation with a stranger that results in encouragement elixir in the form of a printed letter to help you get re-enchanted...
Today, I’m talking with Becca Wierwille, the author of the loveable, huggable middle grade novel: Road Trip Rescue. It’s packed with so many middle grade themes: dogs, family, friendship, road trips and love mixed in with a healthy dose of accepting yourself for who you are. Come listen as Becca and...
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 April: three books that I could not put down, a writing life that was ON...
In this episode, I’m talking with Audrey Perrott about her debut picture book: Moo Hoo. Moo Hoo is a delightful story about a very sweet bull with BIG feelings and it is sure to be loved by both children and adults. Audrey believes it is her highest responsibility and honor to...
We’ve talked about a lot of things in the over 100 episodes we’ve shared together from why we read and titles we might love to how to read best and how to use reading to make life better. But today, we are talking about something I’ve only recently been exploring: the...
In this episode, I am talking with Janet Costa Bates about her new chapter book series following Rica Baptista, a delightful young girl, along with her best friend and extended family. The books celebrate family and friendship and offer important life lessons that empower readers to embrace who they are. I...
April is National Letter Writing month and Leah from Tiny and Snail is here to help me celebrate! Tiny and Snail produces incredibly beautiful note cards to send in snail mail, something I adore doing. They have a wonderful story and are working to share their mission to make mail more...
Today, I’m talking with Rachel Vail, author of over 40 books for children spanning delightful picture books, middle grade series and young adult novels, too. Come listen as we talk about her books, make the hard decision to narrow it down to just one book to take a deeper dive into:...
