a life-long fan of children’s literature, and I built this website to share ideas for bringing books to life! In addition to enjoying vast quantities of books with my own four children, I have been a kids’ book club leader and literature class teacher for many years. In my blog you’ll find an ever-growing assortment of FREE book guides for Picture Books and Middle Grade Literature that I’ve written to help parents, teachers, and kids delve more deeply into good literature. I am currently working toward publishing my first middle-grade magical realism novel. I hope this website introduces you to some books you haven’t read, and gives you ways to become more deeply involved with old favorites!