Congratulations to Alicia for being randomly chosen to receive the literacy gifts for kids. Alicia, please check your email for a message from me. Thank you to all who entered. Stay tuned in 2013 View Post

The Legend of the Poinsettia- Virtual Book Club
It's time again for the Virtual Book Club! Each month a different author is featured. Everyone then selects a book by the chosen author and creates an activity to accompany the book. The featured View Post
{Guest Post} Five Ways You Know You’re Raising a Reader (Even If It Doesn’t Look Like It)
We welcome Maria Burel from Once Upon a Story blog who is guest posting today! Once upon a time, in a land where I did not have two small children climbing my legs, I spread my literacy love over View Post
GIVEAWAY Winner Announcement
Congratulations to Michelle Mcafee! She will be receiving an autographed copy of Maria Dismondy's newest book, Pink Tiara Cookies for Three. Michelle, check your email for a message from me. View Post

Book Favorites for One to Two Year-Olds
My not so little anymore guy turns two this week. Wow, time sure does fly! Last year, I shared his top 10 favorite board books and this year I thought I'd share his favorite books of this past View Post
Literacy Guest Spotlight Q & A with Sarah Yates
Welcome to our monthly literacy guest Q & A when we chat with someone who is passionate about literacy development in young children. I really meant to get this out yesterday! This month I'm View Post

Encouraging Readers to Read
Have you ever heard a reader say that reading is boring? Or, that it is hard. Or maybe, they don't have time to read. If you answered yes to any of these statements, then this post is for View Post