Author: Brittany

A Well Read Life, by Beth Jamieson, is one of my favorite podcasts about books! Each episode uncovers a delightful book or Beth discusses the joy of reading. If you are looking for a bookish podcast, please listen to this one. We had the pleasure of connecting over email, and it turned into one of… Continue reading Podcast Episode: Sometimes Fairy Tales Say It Best

These are our favorite places to pursue, read, learn, and imagine! Shakespeare & Company, Paris France 14 Cozy Bookstores (via Pinterest) “Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house.” —Horace Mann “I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library.” —Jorge Luis Borges… Continue reading Bookstores, Bookshelves, and Libraries

“THERE was once a little princess who—”But, Mr. Author, why do you always write about princesses?” “Because every little girl is a princess.” “You will make them vain if you tell them that.” “Not if they understand what I mean.” “Then what do you mean?” “What do you mean by a princess?” “The daughter of… Continue reading Why Your Child Should Read Fairy Tales?

With the onset of research about literacy and reading – especially among young people – some thoughtful writers have shared their input. Here are some valuable morsels about these trends: From the notebook substack – “Shouldn’t Some Things Be for Kids?” But most good art for children, I think, starts with the understanding that the… Continue reading Morsels & More: Reading, Literacy, and Trends

Sharing some recent reads, thoughts on reading, and more this week: In Maria Tatar’s Enchanted Hunters, she talks about the value and the relationship (along with the evolution) of parents reading to children. This painting, is posted, and I love the expression of the child as she concentrates in a relaxed but focused way. “The… Continue reading Shelf Control & More