I have loved books for as long as I can remember. Picture books, poetry, chapter books, series. I love them all. Books nourish my soul. ...

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“Giving kids a positive alternative to counteract the negative impact of what is conveyed in today’s media is a huge opportunity.” ~...

When I discovered The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, I was enthralled; immediately transported on an adventure. I devoured the whole...

I've often wondered how many great minds, inventors, musicians, and artists we've lost because the individual was born into dire poverty...

Boy are you in for a treat this week. Drum roll, please. The amazing Teresa Robeson is visiting with me today! Teresa was lucky enough to...

It's probably horrible to admit, but I have never read Ramona. She just never appealed to me. But the Mouse and the Motorcycle, and...

I hope everyone embraces the joy of reading. ~ Vicki Conrad Vicki Conrad is a teacher with a passion for literacy development and getting...

Anyone who'sever read the Sunday comics knows the cartoon Peanuts starring the beloved Snoopy, his sidekick Woodstock, and Charlie Brown....

So many of us try to be environmental. We recycle, carpool, use less water, dabble in growing fresh food, and maybe even compost. Some...