Why Summer Reading Is Important

Do you have some books picked out for your summer reading? I have always loved to read. Some of my earliest memories are of going to the local library and picking out books. I can still picture the shelf where some of my favorite books were located. For some children, reading doesn’t come as easy. But it’s no less important. And I’d argue that reading is almost as important for adults too. Summer is the perfect time to set some reading goals. For children, time off school shouldn’t mean time off from reading. I spent five years teaching reading skills Read More

7 Christmas Books for Your Collection

Do you collect anything? My mom, who owns an antique store, collects old tins, old flashlights, dice, Asian art, antique purses, and so many more things I could write several posts of them alone. I try not to collect so much (if you don’t count pens and washi tape!), but I do collect a few items related to Christmas. I currently own more than two dozen children’s Christmas books. They are kept out year-round because I love children’s literature and I love Christmas. My love of children’s books goes back, of course, to my own childhood. My great-grandmother used to Read More