Category: Books
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36 back to school books!
It’s hard to believe it’s time for back to school books! These are some we’ve enjoyed. Some were new to us this year, and some are annual favorites we check out around this time each year. You can also find these images over on Instagram here: Instagram Post to Save
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5 Star Reads So Far in 2022
Can you believe we are just over halfway through 2022?! I’m on vacation with my family and was reflecting on what an amazing year in books it has been already. These are my top reads since the beginning of the year, including some I’ve read with my 11 year old. The complete list: 5 Star […]
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2021 in Books!
Happy New Year! 2021 was a doozy, but it was a fantastic year in books. I read more books this year than in any previous year! These were my favorites: 1. God Speaks Through Wombs by Drew Jackson 2. The Color Purple by Alice Walker 3. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 4. […]
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24 Children's Books for Summer
These are some of our favorite picture books for summer time! They are beautifully illustrated and have lovely, engaging stories. The Little Blue Cottage By Kelly Jordan Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle Ages 4-8 This gentle, rhythmic story is reminiscent of The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton. It has a vintage classic feel to it […]
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20 Children's Books for Father's Day
These are 20 of our favorite children’s books for Father’s Day! They are silly and serious, tender and fun, and written by diverse authors with representation diverse dads, grandfathers, and families. Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters By Barack Obama Illustrated by Loren Long Barack Obama wrote this gorgeous, inspiring book […]
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Loving Day! – 19 Children's Books with Multiracial Families
June 12th is Loving Day! It is the anniversary of the day the US Supreme Court struck down anti-miscegenation laws in the case of Loving vs. Virginia. In celebration, I’m sharing these beautiful children’s books that feature multiracial characters and families. Some are explicitly about race, ethnicity, or skin color, and others are simply good stories that have representation […]
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deconstruction resources: books
Someone recently asked for suggestions for resources as they begin the process of faith deconstruction. As I was thinking over the books and podcasts that have been most helpful to me over the past five years or so, I thought it might be helpful for others, as well. I know deconstruction means different things to […]
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A Year in Books: 2020
Time for my favorite post of the year—2020 in books! This includes a couple short devotionals and a few middle grade books I read with my 9 year old. I began the year with a sense that I needed to read about joy and humor (The Book of Joy and always, David Sedaris), which was […]
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Antiracism Resources
If you are new to the conversation about systemic racism and how to become antiracist, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. When we are new, we may have a tendency to do a lot of talking, but we really need to spend some time un-educating and re-educating ourselves before we (white folks) assert ourselves into […]
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