best books for family read-alouds Oh, friends. So many of you have asked for book lists that I’m going to make it a summer of book lists for you. Brace yourselves. One …Read morebest books for family read-alouds
creative writing and book creation app for kids You know I’m always on the hunt for ways to make screen time really count for my kids. I’m constantly trying to sift through all of the …Read morecreative writing and book creation app for kids
fun new series for reluctant readers: Galactic Hot Dogs I’m grateful that I have three readers in this house, but that’s not to say that we don’t go through quiet reading periods. Times …Read morefun new series for reluctant readers: Galactic Hot Dogs
percy jackson fans: The Trials of Apollo is here! There are very few book series that make my kids literally fight over who gets to read a book first. But, friends, Percy Jackson will do …Read morepercy jackson fans: The Trials of Apollo is here!
5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader I have been on a crazy roll lately, playing with video and new platforms and all that fun stuff. But you know that my true love lies right …Read more5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader
must-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys please note: This post is a bit more content-sensitive than others, and all links are affiliate links, which means that you can go right to Amazon to …Read moremust-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys
reading tip 8: learn about authors Learning about authors gives kids a chance to make even deeper connections with books. It’s one thing to read about characters and conflict …Read morereading tip 8: learn about authors
reading tip 7: books & travel There are a few things I feel strongly about when it comes to reading: Books should be all over the house, not just stuck in one spot. Books …Read morereading tip 7: books & travel
reading tip 6: laugh! #raiseareader I’m all about daily reading tips this month–tips for parents and caregivers about how they can raise kids who love …Read morereading tip 6: laugh! #raiseareader
raise a reader: daily reading tips Friends– Read Across America Day is March 2nd, and this year I’m doing a little something different to ring in this …Read moreraise a reader: daily reading tips
valentine’s day books for middle grade readers Confession: Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday. I think it’s nerdy. I think it’s cheesy. I think it’s …Read morevalentine’s day books for middle grade readers
new book series for tweens: 5 reasons to love Disney’s Star Darlings New book series for tweens? Yes. Worth your time? Yes. Your tween–girls, especially–will really like it? You bet. It’s the …Read morenew book series for tweens: 5 reasons to love Disney’s Star Darlings
best books as gifts for everyone on your list Books are all over our home, all of the time. Tons of books–books from book fairs, from yard sales, from the library, from school, from …Read morebest books as gifts for everyone on your list
books that are good for kids 8-12 years old, by owen mascott Today I am thrilled to introduce my first regular contributor. It’s been a long time coming now, I know. With me blogging for over …Read morebooks that are good for kids 8-12 years old, by owen mascott
raising readers– guilt-free! on the ‘edit your life’ show You guys. I have only just gotten into podcasts, so believe me when I say I’m a bit behind the times here. I really am. I know that so …Read moreraising readers– guilt-free! on the ‘edit your life’ show
Raising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order! I cannot even BELIEVE that today is here, friends, but it is. I have co-written a book–a lifelong dream of …Read moreRaising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order!
Norse Mythology 101: prep and background for reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan My kids seem to have a stronger understanding of Greek mythology thanks to their devouring of the Percy Jackson series. And …Read moreNorse Mythology 101: prep and background for reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan
anchored: finding hope in the unexpected: a book for all parents (giveaway! #AnchoredHope) Confession: There are days I don’t appreciate my life the way I should. I stress over a sink full of dishes, crumb-covered …Read moreanchored: finding hope in the unexpected: a book for all parents (giveaway! #AnchoredHope)
10 cool ways to read the Percy Jackson series Friends! I’m always so thrilled to share with you fun literacy-related events and celebrations, and this summer, we’ve got a …Read more10 cool ways to read the Percy Jackson series
3 reading posts you don’t want to miss Friends! Have you even checked out the ole teachmama site lately? We are all fancied up! Big changes for us–after more than 6 years! Go …Read more3 reading posts you don’t want to miss