Books & Reading
Surprise! I’m here with a bonus episode to give you a sneak peek inside my Get Lit(erate) Patreon community where we talk all things bookish and notebookish. This was the most recently released episode and I thought it might give you a taste...
There’s a special kind of magic inside the pages of literature written for middle grade students. Memorable characters, connectable themes and a strong sense of place all come together to provide a reading experience like no others…including adults. Middle grade literature prompts adults to connect with their inner child, gain a...
One of my greatest joys as an educator, mother and reader is seeing the look of utter delight on a child’s face when they read a book on their own for the first time and get lost inside the pages. It’s my professional everything. That’s why I’m always on the hunt...
I am always looking for ways to increase bookish joy in my reading life and the best way to bring myself reading joy is to have a set of carefully curated books that I absolutely positively cannot wait to read. It’s the best feeling ever. That’s why I love the idea...
The reading life is full of ups and downs and from time to time, you might find yourself stuck in a reading rut. And reading ruts can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. You might find yourself stuck in a genre, reading the same one over and over. You...
Books hold a special place in my heart and particular books have made an indelible impression on my life. The books we read matter, and as we grow, each one changes our impression of ourselves and of the world around us. But just because we grow older doesn’t mean we have...
In my world, summer means lazier days with the family, hot days by the pool and reading. Lots and lots of reading. From adult fiction to picture books, middle grade novels to memoirs, I spend the summer tending to my reading life like others might tend to their summer gardens (I...
I am a reader. I surround myself with books, make reading a priority throughout my day, and consciously develop reading habits that sustain my reading life. I’m a writer, too. I always have a notebook close by, write on an almost-daily basis and work hard to make writing a priority. And...
Do you have a favorite shape? Mine is the circle. A perfectly symmetrical, balanced circle. Preferably in color. Appreciation for circles has been traced back to forty thousand years ago, and circles remain a dominant shape in our world, from architecture to art. But more than that, they have the potential...
If you love home organization or Netflix, you’ve probably heard of Marie Kondo. This tidying-up expert has transformed households across the world by asking one simple question: Does it spark joy? Rather than view living spaces with disdain and focusing on what to remove or change, Marie focuses on what we...
