childrenslit — BLOG — The Beginning of Your Life Book Club

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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Barbarians, Soccer Ball, Glitter, Lemon, and Spoon

Barbarians, Soccer Ball, Glitter, Lemon, and Spoon

I think that thinking about picture books is maybe making me more mindful.

FamilyEmily AkinsJuly 13, 2018kid lit, kidlit, kidlitlove, picture books, childrenslit, children's booksComment

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

Empathy

Empathy

Empathy has become the answer to so many difficult questions. This book helps me see it so clearly.

Book BenefitsEmily AkinsJune 25, 2018empathy, kidlit, kidsbooks, kids books, kids, childrenslit, children's picture books, children's books, children's literature, The Rabbit Listened, Cori Doerrfeld, brene brown, compassionComment

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.