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Over the last year, as the Audrey Press Team has worked on bringing the beautiful diverse picture book, Sissy Goes Tiny, to life, we’ve had the chance to really get a unique “behind the scenes look” at what its like to downsize your life and choose to live in under 400 square feet. Then the topic turned to gifts…so what DO you buy the person who lives tiny and practices
Summer reading is on everyone’s mind lately and the portability of e-books is just the ticket for those who love to read but also want to make sure they always have something read handy. For YA and adult readers who love a suspense-filled-edge-of-your-seat fiction read with a unique and edgy twist, Audrey Press’ sister imprint, Aletha Press, has two-award-winning books titles that are now available in e-book form! Summer Reading-
{guest post by author, Rebecca Flansburg} A handful of years ago I had the pleasure of listening to an awesome speaker and this particular speaker is someone who I would categorize as a Master Networker. She’s a “go to person” for information, wisdom, and guidance and she’s someone you definitely would want in your contacts list. It wasn’t unusual for people to comment, “Go ask Cheryl. She knows everybody.” She
Most humans on this Earth have had days where they feel like selling all of their worldly possessions, packing up the van and driving off to parts unknown. Though a mere dream for many there is in fact a growing segment of the population that is doing just that; living simpler but with a twist. Welcome to the world of Tiny House Living. The Tiny House movement has been picking
There are many great tips for teaching your child how to read. One of the most proven methods is the “to, with and by” technique. This method has been shown to be efficient and successful. So what exactly is it? What It Is The “To, With and By” Technique for Reading This method basically acknowledges that it takes more than just forcing your child to read, to teach them to
National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on the Tuesday of the first full week in May. In 2019, National Teacher Day will take place on May 7th. This day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is the first full week in May of each year. Veteran piano teacher, Noreen Wenjen, knows that all teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our
As a mom, dedicated kidlit reader, author, and co-founder of the non-profit Multicultural Children’s Book Day, Mia Wenjen is extremely busy. Her days are filled with mothering, running her popular blog, Pragmaticmom, and plotting her next book. To date, Mia is the author of Sumo Joe, a picture book published in 2019 by Lee & Low Books, and co-author to the award-winning nonfiction book, HOW TO COACH GIRLS (published with
Life can be hard. We all know that. But we all also know that if we don’t take the time to hear our own voices and reach out for more meaning, we will be swept up in the world filled with obligations and fear. But what if the travels you take, even if it’s to your own backyard, offered a deeper meaning and a chance to discover new peace and
ADHD is a topic I am very, very familiar with. From parenting kids to my own personal struggles, I can assure you that the connection between the calming of ADHD and nature is not fabricated in any way. Studies have shown that kids with ADHD focus better when they spend time outdoors and this “nature time” leads to more positive moods, as well as lower stress and anxiety. Children who
Have you ever wondered what those highly successful people have that you don’t seem to? Or maybe you are one of the successful people and you’re curious as to how your personal habits and outlook have influenced your success. Some of their success may be due to luck, but much of it comes from cultivating winning habits and keeping a laser focus on the ultimate goal. So instead of standing
Renee CormierMother-Daughter Book Club
