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Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness

How & Where to Find Books for Self-Bibliotherapy

August 19, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m answering the most asked question that I receive: How and where do I find books for my own bibliotherapy?  Today, we are tackling that question and more. I’ll share a simple framework for choosing...
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Six Kinds of Restorative Writing

August 12, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m talking about the six kinds of restorative writing that have the potential to make us feel better based on the season of life we are in and the kind of support we wish for in the moment.  Here they are in a...
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How Journaling Deepens Reading: The Nudge Notebook

August 5, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m talking about a practice that sets restorative reading apart from ‘regular’ reading and could potentially be the one thing that changes your life: the nudge notebook. Come listen as I share a simple, yet powerful, definition of restorative reading, discuss the key...
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What Does a Restorative Reading Retreat Look Like?

July 29, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m sharing all the bookish details from my first-ever in-person restorative reading retreat. I’ll share what makes it different from a ‘regular’ reading retreat, the schedule we followed, the bookish surprises that were scattered throughout the day and what’s coming next, too! Here...
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Three Restorative Journal Prompts for Caregivers

July 22, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m getting specific and sharing three restorative writing notebook prompts specifically for caregivers.  Caregiving is hard and showing up for your loved one can be hard. But showing up for YOURSELF can be harder. Come listen as I share three very different, but...
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The Healing Power of Memoir with Wendy Dale

July 15, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On today’s episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m talking with Wendy Dale about the power of capturing our stories in a private or published memoir.  Come listen as we talk about why we all should consider writing our memoir, the difference between an autobiography and a memoir that will set...
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Move Over Mood Reading: Read for Seasonal Energy Instead

July 8, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I’m flipping the script on mood reading and inviting you to read into seasonal reading energy instead: both the season of the calendar and the season of life you are in.  Come listen as I define what mood reading is, share why I...
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Five Things to Know About the Healing Power of Words

July 1, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). Podcast, I’m exploring the science behind why reading and writing can help us feel better and change our life. From the impact reading and writing has on our physical body to the ways it can boost our mental health, reading and writing just might...
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Children’s Picture Books for Adult Life Coaching

June 24, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). Podcast, I’m talking about one of my favorite topics: using children’s picture books as adult life coaching tools to spark transformation and growth. It’s the most enjoyable form of therapy I know of! Come listen as I explore why picture books are the perfect...
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Permission to Pause: How Short Stories and Essays Can Soothe

June 17, 2025 in Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, we’re talking about pause piles: a collection of short stories and essays designed to be read in a single sitting to sooth, uplift and inspire.  Come listen as I explore why we might take powerful pause breaks to read throughout the day, the...
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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 Christy Mandin about two of her new releases: MILLIE FLEURS WORST DAY EVER and MILLIE FLEUR’S PUMPKIN PROBLEM.

These two picture books are her most recent additions to her MILLIE FLEUR series and teach important life lessons while inviting readers into the beautiful world of Garden Glen. You’ll want to reread them again and again!

Come listen as we talk about the way Christy both writes and illustrates the books likened to a Willy Wonka ride, the shocking reveal about her color palette that I loved and her beautiful hopes for readers around permission to feel, to be and to ask for help. You’ll love this conversation!

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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 Huda Fahmy about her newest book: HUDA F WOULD LOVE YOU?

This book is the funny and tender finale in the HUDA F series and explores themes of love, dating, self-discovery, self-worth and what it’s like growing up Muslim in America. 

Come listen as we talk about how old Huda was when she knew she wanted to write, the stick figures she started drawing and the advice from her sister that launched the career Huda has today. It was a true delight!

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Books make Mondays better! Today, I'm starting TH Books make Mondays better!

Today, I'm starting THE LAST LETTER OF RACHEL ELLSWORTH by Barbara O'Neal. 

Here's the publisher's summary:

Recently and abruptly divorced Veronica Barrington is anxious for a new direction when she answers a listing for a travel companion. It’s from Mariah Ellsworth, a young woman adjusting to an injury that ended her Olympic career. She’s also grieving her mother, Rachel, a lauded food writer, and Mariah aims to trace the steps of her mother’s final, unfinished project so she can heal and also honor the woman she misses.

Veronica seizes on the opportunity to experience with Mariah the culture, traditions, and intoxicating aromas of Parsi cafés throughout London, Paris, Morocco, and India. Accompanied by a former war photographer who has a wounded history of his own, and with just Rachel’s letters to guide them, the quest is a chance to not only close a chapter in life but also begin a new one.

Following the letters one by one—each a clue to an illuminating mystery—Veronica and Mariah must face the painful and beautiful challenges of freeing themselves from the dark shadows of the past. Together, far from home, they can find the light.

I absolutely cannot wait to join these two on their journey!

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 Amy Sarig King about her newest release: IT CAME FROM THE CREEK.

Set in 1980, this middle grade novel deals with timely themes of community activism, environmental neglect and bullying in a kid-friendly way with lots of humor and heart. It’s a book that will invite you into the story, make you think and perhaps even take some action.

Come listen as we talk about why weird is good and the different ways Amy writes her middle grade novels versus young adult, the haunted house that planted the seed for this book and her dual hopes for readers everywhere. 

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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 Leslie Adame about her newest release: CHLOE VEGA & THE MISSING UNSEEN.

This book is the second in the middle grade CHLOE VEGA series that expands Choloe’s magical world and examines timely themes of identity and justice. Readers are sure to get lost in the fantasy, but feel the very real themes of the book in our present world. 

Come listen as we talk about the original career Leslie thought she’d have, the possibilities of the fantasy genre to explore real-world themes and topics and the two-word question that not only sparked the content of the book, but that Leslie hopes will spark readers, too. 

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Books make Mondays better! I’m breaking one of my Books make Mondays better!

I’m breaking one of my reading rules this week and am reading a holiday book to celebrate the start of my annual Notebooking tradition: my holiday notebook!

It’s the notebook I create each year to launch the holiday season, keep it organized and make sure I enjoy as much of it as I can. I’m hosting a live co-notebooking session inside my community and this book is going to get me in the festive mood:

THE CHRISTMAS WISH by Lee Heart

Here’s the quick summary from the publisher:
A girl full of holiday spirit hopes to get her secret crush’s attention for Christmas in this latest installment in the acclaimed tween middle grade rom-com series, Spotlight Sprinkles—full of evergreen tropes like holiday parties and the magic of the season!

What books are making your Monday better?

One more thing: Comment or message me if you’d like to know more about my Notebooking session this Thursday at 7pm EST! 

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