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When words and pictures come together to TELL a story and a child and an adult come together to READ a story ... there’s magic.

Journaling my journey as I explore the transformative power of children’s literature and the magic of picture books.

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ChLA Wrap Up

ChLA Wrap Up

The good news is: I went to a conference! The bad news is: it made me wistful for academia!

ResearchEmily AkinsJuly 2, 2018kidlit, kidlitlove, childrensbook, children's literature, chla, chla2018, children's picture books, childrenslitComment

Souvenirs and a Sense of Place

Souvenirs and a Sense of Place

I was already buying this book before I realized just how keenly its narrative reflects San Antonio.

FamilyEmily AkinsJune 29, 2018kidlit, childrensbook, children's picture books, children's books, children's literature, kidlitlove, kidsbooks, san antonio, travel, books as souvenirs, kids books, all around us, xelena gonzalez, adriana m garcia Comment

Prairie Lyfe

Prairie Lyfe

Our family took a trip to the Flint Hills of Kansas. There was a lot of wind, a lot of sun, and some books about the prairie.