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Library Haul- Back to School Books

8/3/2023

 
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​Forget the grocery hauls, here is the haul I love the most. Check out what we checked out from the library!

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Dare To Question: Carrie Chapman Catt’s Voice for the Vote-Book Activity and GIveaway

7/28/2023

 
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Dare To Question: Carrie Chapman Catt’s Voice for the Vote
Written by Jasmine A. Stirling
Illustrated by Udayana Lugo
Ages 5+ | 48 Pages
Publisher: Union Square Kids (2023)
​ISBN-13: 9781454934578

Publisher’s Book Summary: Jasmine A. Stirling, author of  A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice, delivers a powerful, poetic picture book biography about suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt, perfect for fans of I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark and the Rebel Girls series.

As a child, Carrie Chapman Catt asked a lot of questions: How many stars are in the sky? Do germs have personalities? And why can’t Mama vote? Catt’s curiosity led her to college, to a career in journalism, and finally to becoming the president of The National American Woman Suffrage Association. Catt knew the movement needed a change—and she set to work mobilizing women (and men) across the nation to dare to question a woman’s right to vote.

On August 18, 1920, Catt pinned a yellow rose to her dress and waited while lawmakers in Tennessee cast their deciding votes to ratify the 19th  Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. After a seventy-year campaign, had women finally won the right to vote? 

Stirling’s suspenseful retelling of the dramatic final “yea” that changed the history of women’s rights brings the past to life for young readers.

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-A personalized, signed copy of Dare To Question: Carrie Chapman Catt's Voice for the Vote
-A set of 5 Girl Power Enamel pins
-A $100 Amazon gift card!

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-A personalized, signed copy of Dare To Question: Carrie Chapman Catt's Voice for the Vote


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My Soul Treasure- Author Interview and Giveaway

7/6/2023

 
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My Soul Treasure
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Written by Kate Searle
Illustrated by Alison Mutton
Ages 4+ | 28 Pages
Publisher: Kate’s Soul Treasure (2022)
​ISBN-13: 978-0645415421

Publisher’s Book Summary: My Soul Treasure is a beautifully illustrated children’s book designed to teach children how to connect with their inner selves and cultivate self-awareness and self-love. It follows the story of a young girl who goes on a journey beyond her mind, body, and heart to discover her own inner treasures. The story includes positive affirmations and visualization exercises to help children develop mindfulness and self-reflection skills.
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I am excited to share my interview with Kate Searle. She is a geologist, wife, and mum who lives in the southwest of Australia. Becoming a mother sparked Kate’s love of storytelling. She has an innate passion for instilling in children a sense of personal empowerment. She has woven her love of gemstones into her debut book, My Soul Treasure, to teach children about the incredible powers of their own souls.For more information, visit www.soultreasures.com.au


Where did you get the inspiration for My Soul Treasure?
During the covid lockdowns in early 2021 I felt a burst of inspiration from something
bigger than me, to let my children know that they were safe, they were powerful and
regardless of what happens in the outside world each day, they have a treasure chest of
inner strengths within their soul, that they can draw upon to help them overcome anxiety
and navigate this wild and woolly world. This burst of inspiration led me to write my
books, Find Your Treasure (a middle grade novel), My Soul Treasure and create a
mindfulness treasure-hunt game for children.

What was your writing process like for this book?
What a wonderful question. I could clearly visualize My Soul Treasure being a colorful
picture book, with a double-page spread for each of the soul gems, but I didn’t know which
order to arrange the gems. The story really came together one weekend when my husband
and kids and I took a trip down to the southern forests. As my husband was driving, a lot of
the inspiration for the words in My Soul Treasure flowed into my mind and I wrote them
down. The movement of the car and being surrounded by nature helped my creativity to
flow. As I was drafting the story, I could only write in lead pencil in a large children’s
scrapbook! It helped me see which words would best fit on each page. That weekend,
whilst exploring a nearby field, my children and I saw a beautiful rainbow right next to the
cabin we were staying in! We climbed over a fence and tried to run to the rainbow. It was a
magical moment for us, and it was then that the realization came to me that the soul gems
in My Soul Treasure should be arranged in the order of the rainbow and chakras colors. It
was as if nature itself was contributing to the direction of the story! I stayed up very late,
cosy by the fire that weekend, writing what would become My Soul Treasure.

What is your favorite part about writing books for kids?
I love the creative process of bringing my ideas to life and synthesizing complex or less
understood parts of our world and ourselves, into language that children can grasp so that
they become aware of how powerful and magical they are. I also love the process of
creating inspiring stories that I wish I could have read when I was a child!

What are you working on now?
I am very excited about launching two new exciting products:
‘Find Your Soul Treasure’ Activity Workbook – which is an interactive workbook that
brings the story of My Soul Treasure to life. It has a section for each soul gem and
includes hundreds of fun activities and suggested ways children can connect with
their soul treasure. Parents, educators and therapists can use the Workbook to help
children to heal and empower them.
I am about to launch my children’s game called ‘Find Your Treasure’ which is a
treasure hunt game that includes clue cards and real gemstones. The game inspires
children to find their own soul treasure!
 I am also dreaming up the sequel to my middle grade novel!!

What is your favorite book?
That is such a hard question! My favorite book as a child was The Lion, The Witch and The
Wardrobe by C.S Lewis for its magic and adventure. As an adult, I’d have to say People of
the Book by Geraldine Brooks, for the enchanted way it sweeps across centuries and
highlights the value we place on precious texts. There is a part of the story where the
sacred text is described as encrusted in turquoise and precious gems which I just adore!


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Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed hardcover copy of My Soul Treasure and a Kindle!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A hardcover copy of My Soul Treasure, signed by Kate Searle
- A Kindle (2022 release)
Four (4) winners receive:
- A hardcover copy of My Soul Treasure, signed by Kate Searle
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Pirate & Penguin- Book Activity and Giveaway

6/21/2023

 
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Pirate & Penguin
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Written by Mike Allegra
Illustrated by Jenn Harney
Ages 4+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Page Street Kids (2023)
​ISBN-13: 9781645677123

Publisher’s Book Summary: What happens when a pirate, hoping for a parrot, stumbles upon a bird of a duller plumage?
Pirate doesn’t know that Penguin is a penguin. But any bird can sit on a shoulder and squawk “shiver me timbers”…right?
Laugh along with Pirate and Penguin in this high seas tale of mistaken identity and find out whether they’ll find friendship before somebody walks the plank.

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One (1) grand prize winner receives:
A hardcover copy of Pirate & Penguin
A hardcover copy of Sleepy Happy Capy Cuddles
A hardcover copy of Hornswoggled
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A hardcover copy of Pirate & Penguin
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Library Haul- Books for Pride Month

6/6/2023

 
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Chipper Sends Sunshine- Book Activity and Giveaway

6/1/2023

 
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Chipper Sends Sunshine
Written by Kimber Fox Morgan
Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Ages 4+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Creative, Simple Wonder Press
ISBN-13: 9781737038672

Publisher’s Synopsis: Chipper the Fox and his Arctic friends travel to summer camp for fun in the sun! After an amazing summer, how will they stay in touch with their new friends and keep their summer adventure going?
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- An Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet

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Children's Book Club- Dear Beast

5/18/2023

 
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Guest Interview- Jodi Klaristenfeld from FLRRiSH

5/17/2023

 
"I realized that my feelings of loneliness and isolation were almost universal amongst all preemie families across the board. It further solidified for me that these families, mine included, need help."
~Jodi Klaristenfeld, FLRRiSH

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I am excited to share my interview with Jodi from FLRRiSH. The work she is doing is amazing and much needed! Make sure to connect and support...
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Tell us your story and how FLRRiSH began.
Everything about my life changed when I had my daughter at 28 weeks. What had been a “perfect” pregnancy suddenly turned into a frenzy of doctors, specialists, and nurses in the NICU hooking up my newborn baby to strange machines. She came 3 months earlier than planned, and I was unprepared physically and mentally. I experienced a lot of emotions. I felt the immense joy of finally bringing my daughter into the world and the fear of her situation simultaneously – a combination I never thought possible. The following 77 days as a NICU mom were a defining time in our journey. They were some of the most challenging but rewarding days of my life. I learned a lot about myself and my daughter – mainly how incredibly strong and resilient we both are.
I knew pretty early on after Jenna came home from the NICU that I wanted to do something in the preemie baby and family space–I just wasn't sure what yet. I've also learned big life decisions shouldn't be made so soon after a major event (such as marriage or having a baby) so I sat with the idea and let it marinate. It wasn't until I watched Jenna on a daily basis with therapists that I realized how fortunate I was to be able to curate her team, and that I wanted to somehow transfer this same feeling of gratitude and empowerment to other preemie parents. I wanted them to feel supported and educated so they could put their children in the best possible situation for success. I also knew that there were a lot of parents like my husband and me. By and large, preemie parents are thrown into the thick of an incredibly stressful and overwhelming situation without anywhere or anyone to turn to for advice, assistance and support. I realize I am making a difference each time I communicate with a parent. Even before starting FLRRiSH, I found talking to other parents very rewarding. I also realized that my feelings of loneliness and isolation were almost universal amongst all preemie families across the board. It further solidified for me that these families, mine included, need help. Now, when I talk with a parent, whether it be talk, text or email, hearing their “voice” smile, hearing them say “thank you for making me not feel so alone” and “thank you for helping me enjoy being a parent”, fills my heart with gratitude. When I make someone else’s journey less stressful and difficult than my own, then I know I have done my job.

What kind of impact do you hope that your organization can have?
I envision FLRRiSH helping other families flourish. You are only as happy as your least happy child. If your child is struggling, then you are too. That seeps into every aspect of life: home, work, relationships, etc. If I can help get families the resources they need for their children in an easier and quicker way, and if I can make someone’s journey less difficult than my own, then I have done my job. Whether someone is listening to the audio stories, using the resource guides to therapists and/or chatting with me one on one, I hope to be able to help parents enjoy being parents during a most stressful time. Going forward, it is my wish and hope that the counseling and other services are something that insurance companies would help pay for. Over 85% of parents of children in the NICU experience some type of mental health issue. We need to be able get parents the necessary support they need so in turn they can better support their children.​
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What is the biggest concern facing NICU parents today?
The biggest concern for most of my parents is two fold and depends upon where they are in their journey. For those parents in the thick of their NICU journey, aside from doing everything they can to help their child eat, sleep and grow so that they can come home, their biggest concern is what their parenting journey is going to look like, and how can I help myself change my mindset to reflect the unorthodox path we are about to take. For those that are home from the NICU, it becomes an issue of trusting yourself as a parent and learning how to navigate the system of getting your child the best and most support so that they can succeed later on in life.

What inspires you to keep advocating for families in the NICU?
When I talk to other parents, neonatologists and nurses and they tell me how much they love the work I am doing and how it is so necessary, it reiterates in my mind that FLRRiSH is onto something good. Parents shouldn't feel alone in their parenting journey and it is my mission to make sure they know there is plenty of help and resources out there for them and their children. They just need to know it exists and how to find it. Additionally, when I look at my own daughter and see how far she has come, I am so proud of the little girl she has become. She has had to fight hard each and every day since she was born and she always does so with a smile. She is tenacious, determined, strong and resilient, and these attributes fuel me in fighting each day for her and for others.

How can someone help support your mission and organization?
All I ask is for anyone who knows someone who has given born prematurely or has had a child in the NICU, that they tell them about FLRRiSH. I am trying as hard as I can to spread the word and get into hospitals. I need someone to take a chance and a leap of faith that these resources are a supplement to what they already provide and truly help serve a population of people who are left to navigate the journey on their own.

Please share anything else you would like to include such as sales or coupon codes, advice, etc.
10% discount for services purchased I'd also like to emphasize again, that NICU parents are not alone. And more than that, these children bring so much joy to their families, perhaps even more joy than those who have not had as rough of a start in the world. It is important to celebrate every everything. Creating a life is a miracle and it's even more so when you overcome a challenging journey.

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Library Haul- Books About Emotions

5/16/2023

 
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Vivienne in PAris- Book Activity and Giveaway

5/4/2023

 
This post is in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Maria Castellucci Moore. All opinions are my own.
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Vivienne in Paris
Written by Maria Castellucci Moore
Illustrated by Emanuela Mannello
Ages 4+ | 38 Pages
Publisher: Mascot Kids
​ISBN-13: 9781637551431

Publisher’s Book Summary: Vivienne in Paris follows a young Parisian girl on a journey through Paris to find what makes her tick. Join Vivienne as she discovers the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of the city that make her feel alive. What better place to explore, observe, and delight in her senses than Paris?
This book tells a story of mindfulness and insight into how the surrounding world can really move you. It unites curiosity, wonder, and marvel to enlighten, surprise, and tickle your deepest spirit. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring you the greatest joy.
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- A Kindle (2022 release)
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