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Stepping Stones, Wellness Notebooks & A Reset Challenge

July 30, 2021 in Literate Love
How can we possibly be barreling into the end of July already? This week, I got out my 21 for 21 list and turned it into a summer bucket list for August. I’m planning for a fishing outing with my son, some colorful...
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Crying in H Mart, Anime & Scratch Offs

July 22, 2021 in Literate Love
Here in New York, it has rained 16 out of 17 days. Whew! I tried to sneak outside for walks with the dog when I could, but spent more time stuck indoors then I would have liked. Thankfully, I had a great book to keep me busy and some fun links...
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How to Find What You’re Not Looking For, The Book You Need to Write & Reading Dealbreakers

July 15, 2021 in Literate Love
It was an amazing week! I lead a think tank of amazing educators on the power of teacher learning, went to my happy place in reading and enjoyed pockets of sunshine here in upstate New York. Here’s what I’m reading, writing, learning and loving! What I’m Reading: Have you read The...
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Milk and Honey, Picture Book Biographies & #Bookstagram

July 9, 2021 in Literate Love
It’s Friday! This week went by so slowly and so quickly, all at the same time. It was busy, busy, busy, so I treasured my early morning reading and writing routines even more than usual. How do you make time to nourish your reading and writing life? Whether it’s in the...
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Willodeen, Butt Books & Miniature Notebooks

July 2, 2021 in Literate Love
It was the official first week of summer! And while I work all summer long, I can definitely feel the later mornings and slower pace. And that feels good. This week, I’ve got an eclectic mix of books (about butts!), writing challenges and even some new screensavers to share. What I’m...
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The Bluest Eye, Living with Integrity & Electric Lit

June 25, 2021 in Literate Love
It was a big week in our house! My oldest is now a senior in high-school and my twins are officially high-school freshmen. Where has the time gone?! I’ve got a great mix of things for you today: a powerful book, an even more powerful prompt and a few links you’ll...
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The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris, a Town Underwater & Drift

June 18, 2021 in Literate Love
How was your literate life this week? I read two incredible books, revved up my notebook and fell into a rabbit hole of learning about an underwater town….join me there! What I’m Reading: The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan was pure delight, from start to finish. When I...
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When Stars Are Scattered, Going Sugar Free & A Journal Freebie

June 11, 2021 in Literate Love
What a lovely week! The weather was warm, the sun was shining and I was able to watch my daughter play the bass in a wonderful outdoor orchestra concert. Life is good. And so are the books, prompts and links I’m sharing with you today! What I’m Reading: Oh, my. This...
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My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me, New Notebooks & Workshop Week!

June 4, 2021 in Literate Love
It’s been a busy week with a lot on my plate, just as I know you have on yours. But I still made time to read and write and have a few fun links to share with you this week! What I’m Reading: I adore Amy Rosenthal. Ever since I read...
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Boundary Boss, Affirmations & Time Confetti

May 28, 2021 in Literate Love
Oh, I’ve got some goodies for you this week! Think powerful books, incredible writing prompts and some links to give your literate life a bit of love this weekend. =) What I’m Reading: This week, I savored Boundary Boss by Terri Cole. Normally, I am a pretty swift reader, but this...
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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 Dr. Lynette Fraga, the CEO of Reach Out & Read, a nonprofit organization that promotes reading by working directly with pediatric care providers to share the lifelong benefits that result from families reading aloud to their children every day.

Come listen as we talk about the important mission behind Reach Out and Read’s work, the incredible impact it has on millions of children and their families, the layers of benefits and the ripple effect felt for years to come and the ways you can get involved and support this important organization.

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On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing f On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m chatting with Nikki Russell, the illustrator behind the NY Times Best-selling series DORK DIARIES, about her innovative journaling notebook: the planary.

Come listen as we explore exactly what a planary is, the way that Nikki approaches her own planary stack, the notebookish bling and tools that make a planary the perfect tool for wellness and much more. You’ll be smiling from ear to ear as you soak up Nikki’s infectious energy and enthusiasm. 

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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 Jeff Gottesfeld and Matt Tavares about their newest picture book: HONOR FLIGHT.

This stunning picture book honors military veterans and the program that keeps their contributions alive. It’s immersive and emotional and will likely spark you to get involved in the worthy cause.

Come listen as we talk about the inspiration behind HONOR FLIGHT and its previous companion book TWENTY-ONE STEPS: GUARDING THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER. We’ll also talk about the very personal connections both Jeff and Matt have to the book and their meaningful hopes for the book that invite each of us to get involved. 

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Books make Mondays better! This week, I’m reading Books make Mondays better!

This week, I’m reading: AUTHENTICALLY, IZZY by Pepper Basham.

It’s the perfect way to kick of my #ReadYourShelves annual Get Lit(erate). tradition for the month of March. Not only was it already on my shelf, but it embraces my BIBLIOPHILIA theme for the month focused on all things books and reading. 

What better way to get through the long month of March?!

Here’s the publisher’s summary:

Izzy Edgewood is a wannabe bookstore owner, quote queen, and Lord of the Rings nerd who has been waiting for Prince Charming to sweep her off her sneakered feet. But it’s hard to meet people when you spend more time with fictional humans than real ones. Which is why her pragmatist cousin Josephine decides to take Izzy’s future into her own meddling hands and create an online dating profile for the hopeful romantic.

To Izzy’s shock (and suspicion), Josie’s plan works. Soon, she’s dialoguing with a Hobbit-loving man named Brodie who lives in a small town an ocean away from her home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. But is their shared love of books, family, and correspondence enough to overcome Izzy’s fear of flying and the literal distance between them? And is a long-distance relationship even worth considering when a local author has been frequenting the library where she works and is proving to be a perfectly fine gentleman?

Yes, it’s an epistolary novel and you’ll want to read the letter to readers on the back.

What books are making your Monday better?

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On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing f On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m launching a new segment of the podcast: Build Your Book Apothecary! Join me as I talk all things books with a listener and build a book apothecary that will serve, soothe and nudge.

Come listen as I build a book apothecary with Amy! Amy’s looking to feel more at ease in her life as she figures out how to welcome retirement and a slower pace of living. She loves her family, her home and wants to boost her creativity, too. I’ve got just the stack of books for Amy and bet there are a few that you’ll love, too!

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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 Al-Marashi about her newest release: HAIL MARIAM.

This middle grade novel is a heartfelt and humorous interfaith and coming of age story that follows Mariam as he navigates the challenges of being the only Muslim student at her Catholic school. It balances faith, family and friendship and is everything you hope for in a middle grade novel. 

Come listen as we talk about Huda’s personal experiences that connect to the themes of the book, the balancing act the main character faced and the ways she learned and grew throughout the arc of the story and the promise of curiosity and conversation this book will offer readers and those around them. It’s the perfect book for a caregiver-child book club!

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