News, behind-the-scenes, and more
Here on my blog, you’ll find essays — some short, some longer — on books & reading, the benefits (and joys) of reading “children’s books” as an adult, forest bathing, and living a life full of imagination and everyday magic … plus behind-the-scenes tidbits, author news, and sneak peeks of new Read+Purr books & gifts, before they go on sale.
saying goodbye to the Drabble
I’m saying goodbye to the structure of the Drabble … for now (sort of).
how we support literacy (and why)
We support literacy efforts because we want to help make sure that ALL children have access to books.
read children’s books!
You — yes, you, an adult — should still read children’s books.
once a book nerd …
Once a book nerd, always a book nerd. Being a former (or occasional) reader does not mean you’re a non-reader.
imagination & magic
The key to recognizing, and savoring, real-world magic? A lively (and bookish) imagination.
let’s go forest bathing (without a forest)
I was forest bathing before forest bathing was cool. Here’s how you can do it, too (even without an actual forest).