The Gospel in Our Stories
We often recognize stories as having a beginning, middle, and end but do we recognize the smaller points of the Gospel, the pointing to God in literature and storytelling?
Continue reading →Wet Dinosaur Footprints on the Sidewalk
Heavy raindrops pounding the roof sounded like someone or something was stomping on the ceiling. Grandson Rowan and I listened and waited for the sounds to stop. Cupping our hands to our ears, we paused to wait for the next … Continue reading →
I Am Me
My friend Katelyn Herrygers searched for books that would be helpful for her young son who has Down Syndrome. She wanted something that celebrated his uniqueness—physically, emotionally, and socially. When she was unable to find what she was looking for, … Continue reading →
Top 25 Tips to Raise Readers
Want to raise readers? In your classroom? In your home? Kids or grandchildren? Turn your house or schoolroom into a nest of books. And engage in these Top 25 Tips!
Continue reading →Giving books to children – when and how?
When is the best time to give a child a book? Christmas? Birthday? Reward? When they are feeling down? When they least expect it? Anytime is a good time to give a book. But in my opinion, the best time, … Continue reading →
Different Like Me
In our nation’s time of immense diversity and division, Xochitl Dixon’s children’s book Different Like Me is an important tool to help children to understand and embrace differences. It enables the world to be seen as a beautiful tapestry of color and … Continue reading →