For the Love of Literacy

WHY READ? WHY WRITE?
Everything literary is welcome here! I love reading to myself & listening to audiobooks & podcasts as well as reading with my kids (physical text and digital media), & writing children's books as well as self-help books for adults.

When it comes to writing I believe that "writers end up writing about their obsessions. Things they can't forget; stories they carry in their bodies waiting to be released." -Natalie Goldberg

I have a passion & obsession for writing, but especially CHILDREN'S LIT with a little self-help for adults mixed in. Very different categories, but that's just the way I tick! I welcome anyone & any product that supports reading (to self, kids, etc.) & writing/creativity development.



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https://rb.gy/zv7nua
​I will be hosting an adult monthly book club online! Feel free to read & then join in a live video chat or via IGTV twice each month.
​I have a book forum where we can discuss our thoughts, questions & favorite passages regarding the books under the tab "Book Club.”

October Book:
Don’t Overthink It, by: Anne Bogel (podcast host of What Should I Read Next?)
https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Overthink-Easier-Decisions-Second-Guessing/dp/0801094461/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1589938214&sr=8-1
*1st discussion: (pgs. 1-63, to part II) Friday October 17th
*2nd discussion: Friday October 30th (Part III)

November: Fly Girls, by: Keith O’Brien
https://www.amazon.com/Fly-Girls-Daring-Aviation-History-ebook/dp/B077YT55BK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fly+girls&qid=1589943362&sr=8-1

December: The White Christmas Inn, by: Colleen Wright
https://www.amazon.com/White-Christmas-Inn-Novel-ebook/dp/B07CMTRP9V/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+christmas+inn&qid=1589943466&sr=8-2
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Monthly & Weekly Things:
My podcast, For the Love of Literacy, will be airing every other Tuesday. You can find it here or on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or Radio Public.  
I just created a website exclusively for my podcast. It is: 
for-the-love-of-literacy.mailchimpsites.com 

I will be releasing a list of top 5-10 kids' books (i.e. toddler ABC, dinos, pirates, picky eaters, baby books, & middle grade novels etc.) to correspond bi-monthly with each podcast episode.
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**Follow along for frequent updates on reading with kids & my writing projects/books on my literary Instagram; my handle is @katie.l.s.reads ?**
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https://rb.gy/zv7nua
(Link for my eBook download)

**If you are a teacher of kids who already know how to read & want me to do a specific book/novel reading guide outlining vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and character analyses, I have an entire store on TPT & would be happy to customize or tailor my basic packet outline for your needs. Just contact me! **
WEBSITE:
​ www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Storeys-Learning-Center
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Subscribe to my blog & podcast, For the Love of Literacy and you will receive a free copy of my eBook, How to Read to Your Kids: A Manual for Parents Reading with Littles.