November - 2021

Exploring diverse books...

Why Your Kid Should Read Banned Books...with You

When I was about 10, my mom gave me "the talk." This extravaganza of information meant she checked a book out of the library, complete...

Support the Right to Read: Ways for parents and teachers to constructively engage

In this post, I tackle some practical steps parents and teachers can take in order to support the right to read - for all kids.

Shattered Mirrors, Dirty Windows, Locked Doors: How banning books affect kids

Thanks so much to each of you who offered feedback on last week's blog post. Grounding ourselves in the basics of the book-banning issue...

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Reader. Taker of walks. Observer of life. I read books to learn about what I don't know, to challenge myself, and to broaden my narrow perspective.

7 Tips for Successful Summer Reading

It's here. Summer. Sunshine, time outside, no schedules. It's what every kid lives for. It makes the nine grueling months of school...

Why Your Kid Should Read Banned Books...with You

When I was about 10, my mom gave me "the talk." This extravaganza of information meant she checked a book out of the library, complete...

Support the Right to Read: Ways for parents and teachers to constructively engage

In this post, I tackle some practical steps parents and teachers can take in order to support the right to read - for all kids.