5 Questions for a Book Giver’s Interview
If you like giving books for birthdays, Christmas, hygge, or any other reason, you may often be wondering: what would this child enjoy? We love …
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Back Porch Book Chat: Sarah Dempsen (After School Ministry Leader)
Betsy interviews Sarah Dempsen, mom and co-director of an after school program on the Yakama Reservation.
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Truth and Story
(Note: Betsy and I are indebted to Ethan Pettit, librarian and Children’s Literature professor from Covenant College, who enlightened us so much in seeing Christ …
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Calling All Readers: Annual Reading Challenge Info!
Reading challenge check-in and information on the new 2020 reading challenge!
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Voyages of Discovery, or, How NOT to “Teach Reading”
When did reading and literature become academic subjects? And is that a good thing?
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Back Porch Book Chat: Melissa Deming (Bible Teacher)
Back Porch Book Chat: A Casual Conversation about Books. Today’s guest is Melissa Deming.
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Choosing Biographies: Practical Considerations
Some practical considerations to keep in mind when choosing biographies for your children or students.
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Choosing Biographies
What is the most important question in choosing biographies? We’ve got the answer!
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Go Build Something! Engineering Books for Boys (and Girls)
A booklist of fun and informative titles on engineering for all ages
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4 Books About the Reading Life: a Literary Nightstand Round-Up
On Reading Well, Book Girl, Bequest of Wings, and I’d Rather be Reading: books about the joys of the reading life.
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