Recent Reads: March 2026
Readers, I thought I would aim for every other month with recent reads posts this year. But baby boy tried to come early on the last weekend of March, so after spending a couple of days in the hospital convincing my body to let him stay put, I decided that I’d better go ahead and…
Women’s History Month: 24 books by women, honoring women
who have lived courageously, overcome extreme hardship, and/or have contributed to culture, society, or history. March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., and it is accompanied by International Women’s Day on March 8th. Did you know about International Women’s Day? I remember being totally unaware that this recognition existed prior to living in Ecuador.…
Recent Reads: February 2026
It’s March, yet I’m writing about my January and February (and some December) reads. Such is life right now! I’m just glad it’s not half a year’s worth of books to share with all of you. 🙂 I have plenty of reviews here, so buckle up and feel free to skim! Doing the Decades Challenge…
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 them (we hope). But by…
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 that guide me when I…
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 in helping people read more…
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. Have there been moments I’ve…
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. Goodness. I’ve been MIA because…
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.
Leaving the Classroom (for now?)
This year back to school season looks different for me.
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