Archive - Our Reading Lives

Growing Together: Recent Picture Books for Social & Emotional Learning

Over the past year, I have provided several workshops and webinars on the science of reading engagement and motivation.

Mar 1 •

February 2025

January 2025

December 2024

Classroom Caffeine Podcast Interview

A conversation about books, libraries, reading identity, and joyful reading.

Dec 11, 2024 •

September 2024

Webinar Information: Navigating Slumps in Reading Motivation

In response to the requests I’ve received (and my personal desire to connect with like-minded educators and readers), I’m offering four webinars a year…

Sep 25, 2024 •

Quarterly Webinar Coming Soon!

When I started this Substack, I announced that most of the content would remain free.

Sep 17, 2024 •

Book and Reading Resources and Activities

Along with requests for children’s and young adult book suggestions, I’m often asked for professional development recommendations, reading and book gift…

Sep 16, 2024 •

August 2024

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