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Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness

Literate Love in April 2023

April 30, 2023 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
It’s time for my monthly bonus episode of literate love! Each month, I’ll share what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes that it inspires your own literate life, too.  Today, I share the books I’ve read, the writing prompts I’ve...
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The How & Why of Shelf-Care

April 25, 2023 in Books & Reading, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
Spring is in the air and that means Spring cleaning, organizing and freshening. Why not bring a bit of that Spring organization to our bookshelves? Today, I am talking about shelf-care: showing love to your bookshelf in mindful and intentional ways to rejuvenate your reading life. Here are the books mentioned...
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The Kindred Spirits Mailbox

April 18, 2023 in Life & Living, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
Today, I’ve officially added a new place to my bookish bucket list: The Kindred Spirits Mailbox in North Carolina.  I am quite smitten with this mailbox and all it represents. Join me today to hear what the Kindred Spirits Mailbox is, what it represents, the books it reminds me of and...
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Self-Discovery Journaling with Jen Laffin

April 11, 2023 in Notebooks & Writing, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
Books and notebooks are my favorite tools to create a life we love.  Today, I am talking with someone who offers a new kind of journaling to help others achieve their biggest goals. Jen Laffin is an educator-turned life coach that believes in the power of the pen to guide us...
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All Things Morning Pages

April 6, 2023 in Notebooks & Writing, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
Notebooking is a big part of my life and my most treasured notebook is my Morning Pages journal. I’ve mentioned it a few times on the podcast, but I haven’t taken a deep dive into the world of Morning Pages….until now. Join me as I explore what Morning pages are, how...
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ChatGPT Told Me to Read It

April 4, 2023 in Books & Reading, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
I’ve been experimenting with ChatGPT in my professional and personal life and have some strong opinions about how it might be used to boost our reading lives. Today, I share the specific prompts I used inside ChatGPT to decide what to read next. I was shocked at the accurateness of the...
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Monthly Literate Love: March 2023

March 30, 2023 in Literate Love, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
I love sending literate love out into the world so that my obsession can inspire others to lean into what they love, too.  So, I’ve launched a monthly addition to the Get Lit(erate). podcast: monthly literate love! Each month, I’ll share what I’ve been reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes...
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Crafty Books & Sew It! Workshop with Ellen Lumpkin Brown

March 28, 2023 in Books & Reading, Creativity & Inspiration, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
March is National Crafting month and I have a new kind of episode for you that blends a set of crafty books with a crafty interview with someone who connects her love of books, libraries and crafts together.  Today, I am talking with Ellen Lumpkin Brown of Sew It! Workshop, a...
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The Power of Middle Grade Novels with Ann Braden

March 23, 2023 in Children's Literature, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
How’s your Middle Grade March been going? I’m here with a VERY special guest. She is one of my favorite middle grade authors: Ann Braden! Today, we celebrate the power of middle grade novels. You’ll learn about her unexpected backstory, the pieces of her life found inside all three of her...
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Books to be Read in Small Doses and No Particular Order

March 21, 2023 in Books & Reading, Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
Today’s episode was inspired by my recent #ReadYourFeed post. This is where I read the social media feed of a friend or follower and recommend a book I think they’ll love.  Last week’s recommendation sent me down a rabbit hole of bookish inspiration full of inspirational books that could be read...
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Here’s my first donation basket for the season! Here’s my first donation basket for the season! 

This one is for the Wiawaka Center for Women in Lake George where I host my summer retreats. It’s such an incredible place to unwind and find yourself again!

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I believe books are medicine and I've teamed up wi I believe books are medicine and I've teamed up with @Holstee to explore how reading can make us feel better and make life better throughout each season of life.

Join us on September 15 at 2pm EST on Zoom to learn more!

Together we'll explore what happens to our bodies and minds when we read, how to find the right book in a hard season, and how to build your own book apothecary, a small collection you can reach for when you need it.

Whether you're a lifelong reader or someone whose reading life has gone quiet, you'll leave with a practice you can start the same night.

This special event is free and open to all.

Plus, there's a giveaway! RSVP and join us live for a chance to win a Holstee journal, winner's choice of The Daily Flourish or Reflect & Reset. You must be on the live call to win.

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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Greg Howard about his newest book: THE TRAVELERS.

This middle grade novel blends mystery and a touch of time travel into a story about grief, friendship and the enduring bonds between generations. I hugged it when I was done reading it and the messages will stay with me for a long time.

Come listen as we talk about the personal connections Greg has to the story, the importance of writing real books with real issues for children, the important role the library plays in the book and why ALL readers need this book, even adult readers reading to their inner child. It’s that special.

https://kidlitlove.substack.com/p/e244-mystery-and-time-travel-the?r=azy11&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Books make Mondays better! This week, I'm reading Books make Mondays better!

This week, I'm reading THE MEMORY LIBRARY by Kate Storey.

The book stole my heart in the opening pages where readers experience the connection between mother and daughter as they explore the world of books together. 

Here's the publisher's summary:

For forty-two years, Sally Harrison has been building a library. Each year, on her daughter’s birthday, she adds a new book to her shelves – with a note in the front dedicated to her own greatest work.

But Ella – Sally’s only child – fled to Australia twenty-one years ago after a heated exchange, and never looked back. And though Sally still dutifully adds a new paperback to the shelves every time the clock strikes midnight on July 11th, her hopes of her daughter ever thumbing through the pages are starting to dwindle.

Then disaster strikes and Ella is forced to return to the home she once knew. She is soon to discover that when one chapter ends, another will soon follow. All you have to do is turn the page…

Incredible, right?!

What books are making your Monday better?

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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Cheryl Lawton Malone about her newest picture book: LITTLE KIT’S WISH.

This beautiful picture book is about Little Kit’s first blue moon and the first wish that comes along with it. Beyond that, it’s a story about going still to find your heart’s desire from within, making it perfect for readers of all ages.

Come listen as we talk about the inspiration behind the book from almost 16 years ago, the nature-inspired themes found throughout the pages and the conversations Cheryl hopes caregivers and readers have about their own hopes, dreams and wishes.

https://kidlitlove.substack.com/p/e243-finding-your-hearts-desire-little?r=azy11&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Keith Negley about his newest picture book: THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO BEING A WIZARD.

This delightful picture book is the first in a new series focused on silly how-to themes. It enchants readers with a step-by-step guide to being a wizard and teaches readers about perseverance, too. Just wait until you get lost in these illustrations!

Come listen as we talk about the parenting spark that launched Keith into the world of picture books, the humor found on the pages that will not only appeal to young readers, but their caregivers too, and his hopes for inviting readers into a shared reading experience that will be remembered and enjoyed.

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