Bijal Shah is back to explore the life-changing magic of reading and how to pair it with a practice I’ve been exploring in my own reading life ever since our first conversation: literary reflective journaling. Come listen! Book Therapy alitlife.com/2025/03/25/lit…

Guess what? I created the KidLit Love Summer Book Club—a space for educators, librarians and anyone interested in children’s literature to read, reflect, and reconnect with the joy of kidlit while earning professional development credit. Learn more below! kidlitlove.substack.com

Books make Mondays better! This week, I'm wrapping up my bookish theme of reading throughout the month of March with this book: The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman. What books are making YOUR Monday better? Alice Hoffman #BooksMakeMondaysBetter #IMWAYR

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Nancy Castaldo about her newest releases: Whales in the City and Riverkeeper: Protecting an American River. Come listen! Nancy Castaldo alitlife.com/2025/03/30/the…

This month, I've chosen RENEWAL as a theme to guide the new month: renewal of nature, renewal of physical health and renewal of spirit. If you'd like to join me in my one-word adventures, head over to Substack and find me there! alitlife.substack.com

In this episode, I’m diving into the power of creating a year-long calendar for thematic reading all year long: curating monthly themes for yourself that inspire creativity, reflection, growth and whatever else you can dream up. Come listen! alitlife.com/2025/04/01/cre…

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Lindsay Currie about her newest middle grade mystery: It’s Watching. Come listen! Lindsay Currie alitlife.com/2025/04/03/hea…

Books make Mondays better! This week, I'm reading Mind Your Body by Nicole J, Sachs. What books are making YOUR Monday better?

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kathy MacMillan and Manuela Bernardi about She Spoke Too: 14 More Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World. Come listen! alitlife.com/2025/04/07/cel…

On this bonus episode of the KidLit Love podcast, we’re honoring the right to read with Sabrina Baeta and Tasslyn Magnusson of Pen America. Come listen! Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson PEN America alitlife.com/2025/04/08/pro…

Come listen as Sharon Francis and I talk about her personal journey of healing through writing poetry, the essential role of creativity in our lives and her simple recommendations for living a creative life. alitlife.com/2025/04/08/the…

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Mike Boldt about his new picture book: CANtaloupe and HoneyDO Bake a Cake. Come listen! Mike Boldt alitlife.com/2025/04/10/a-s…

Books make Mondays better! Today, I'm starting The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon and I didn't want to put it down long enough to write this post. =) What books are making your Monday better?

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Bernard Mensah about his newest picture books: Esi the Brave and Jollof Day. Come listen! alitlife.com/2025/04/14/the…

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Bernard Mensah about his newest picture books: Esi the Brave and Jollof Day. Come listen!

On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, we’re exploring three new ways to practice bibliotherapy that have never been talked about on the podcast….or anywhere else that I can find. Come listen! alitlife.com/2025/04/15/thr…

On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, we’re exploring three new ways to practice bibliotherapy that have never been talked about on the podcast….or anywhere else that I can find. Come listen! alitlife.com/2025/04/15/thr…

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Kate Foster about her newest middle grade novel: The Unlikely Heroes Club. Come listen! Kate Foster 🐕 alitlife.com/2025/04/17/dog…

An intensive form of expressive journaling has helped my chronic pain tremendously and I'd like to share it with you, too. Click below to learn about my summer writing circle! alitlife.substack.com/p/healing-from…