As the holiday season begins to ramp up and the act of holiday gift-buying shifts to a whole new direction, we want to remind people that books are always a great gift for kids and adults alike. There has been much buzz that the gift-buying adventure is going to be “different” this year because of incoming shipping issues. With shipping disruptions and congested global supply chains delaying incoming products, we
Gifts for Readers That They Can Open Again and Again
Among some of my fondest memories as a child includes the times my mother read to me. The gentle cadence of my mother’s voice paired with the thrill of crispy white book pages that shared a thrilling story became a nightly ritual. Then I became a parent myself and the love and the magic of reading together every night was something we all looked forward to.
Oldies, but Goodies Book Review | Awesome Books for Crafty Kids
Is your child “crafty?” Not like sneaky “crafty,” but someone who truly enjoys glue, paper, wood, yarn, and loves activities like homemade paper, creating a sticky nature collage, and creating nature collage bracelets? If that’s a YES, here is another booklist in our Oldies, but Goodies theme! As we mentioned in previous posts, sometimes, as readers and reviewers, we get so caught up in the “newest and best” releases that
Oldies, but Goodies | Great Summer Reading for Littles {Part ONE}
As I mentioned in previous posts, sometimes, as readers and reviewers, we get so caught up in the “newest and best” releases that we forget about the goldmine of exceptional kids’ books that already exist! The following are books the Audrey Press Team has read over the last 4+ years that they feel are worthy of a fresh look. This summer reading booklist is dedicated to Littles; readers who are
Supporting Small Businesses During Challenging Times
Audrey Press is ❀ Woman-Owned & Independent Small Business ❀ Shop Small First! As the Shop Small Movement gains momentum, local officials across the nation take notice and move to promote the day even more than ever thanks to all of the challenges that 2020 has brought upon Americans. Why is it more important than ever to support small businesses (online and off)? Small businesses give back to the community
Ways to Crush Your Holiday Shopping List Mask-Free!
The sweat is rolling down your back. Your facemask is inching its way up to your cheeks and all it will take is one more wiggle to send it straight into your eyeballs. Your stomach rolls because you are hungry as heck and the person in front of you in line smells like a delightful blend of chicken tenders and fresh-baked cookies. Your arms are so ladened with gifts that
Keep Calm and eBook On
As the holiday season begins to ramp up and the act of holiday gift-buying shifts to a whole new direction, we want to remind people that books are always a great gift for kids and adults alike. We would like to remind everyone that eBooks are NOT a “less than” or undesirable gift for the people on your shopping list. eBooks offer an affordable way to: Avoid standing forever in
Kidlit for Native American Heritage Month: The Hunter’s Promise: An Abenaki Tale
I first saw this book when it was in galley form and it was breathtaking then. Actually holding the book in my hands is an experience I’m very happy with. The Hunter’s Promise: An Abenaki Tale told by long-time story-teller and author Joseph Bruchac and beautifully illustrated by Bill Farnsworth is a beautiful re-telling of an old story from the Abenaki Indians of Vermont and Canada. “Promise to remember me” was
Hybrid Book Buying | The 10% Shift Challenge
Many years ago, there was a Buy Local initiative called 10% Shift Challenge: A Small Shift Can Make a Big Difference. The premise behind this campaign was to encourage people to shift 10% of their weekly buying AWAY from online sources and spend those dollars with local independently-owned businesses instead. Why? Because a 2003 study found each $100 spent at local independents generated $45 of secondary local spending, compared to
One and DONE! Gifting Books for the Whole Family
As the gift-giving holiday approaches, parents may be tempted to buy the toys that honk, walk, buzz, or light up. Though it may not light up or wiggle, books are an amazing gift because they are meaningful, beautiful, portable, appealing, inexpensive and a gift that can be opened again and again. AND, there always a book for every member of the family. One of the many results of being in