Author: Christina
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Books for Preteens in Tough Circumstances
My fellow readers, you probably know how incredibly meaningful it can be to read a book at just the right time in your life. For me, that has happened multiple times, especially when I have been processing tough life circumstances. For kids, experiencing challenging and heart-wrenching circumstances is new for…
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How to Preview Books for Your Kids to Read
…when you don’t have time to read every single book that they want to read. This post is for: I’ll be talking from my perspective as a Christian, though I recognize not everyone reading this may share my values and beliefs. I have stricter standards in many ways for books…
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Reading Challenge Roundup 2026: For Kids, Teens, and Adults
For the last few years, I have posted a roundup of a few reading challenges that I can heartily recommend for the coming year, and I’ve encouraged my readers to choose some goals for their reading life. I have seen the difference that setting some type of reading goal makes…
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Recent Reads: Fall 2025
This post marks my first few months as a stay-at-home, not just on-summer-break mom. Many people have asked me how it feels, and to be honest, most days, most of the time, it has felt wonderful. Did I get sad the week that my former co-workers returned to work? Yes.…
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It’s that time of year…
…when people start sharing their favorite reads from the year. AKA the perfect time to add some books to your TBR list. Hey readers, It’s been quite a while since my last post on here. I have a post draft titled “Recent Reads: August 2025” – and it’s currently mid-November.…
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14 Essential Reading Lessons to Start Your School Year Strong
My favorite years of teaching were when I taught these skills at the beginning and then built on them throughout the rest of the year.
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Recent Reads: July 2025
It has been H O T here in Georgia – higher than average temps! Since my son loves to be outside, though, that means we are outside playing with water, kicking a soccer ball, or taking walks at some point every day despite the temperatures. I complain a teensy bit,…
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Wholesome Books for Preteens: 16 Books with Multicultural Perspectives
When my inspiration for this series, parents of preteens, asked me if I had any wholesome book recommendations for their kids, I knew I wanted to include a list of books that feature kids who have to straddle two cultures. You see, the friend who asked me about recommendations is…
a Look at a Book 