AAC and Food Prep What is AAC? For those of you who don’t know what AAC is, AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. As a speech language pathologist, I have specialized in the area of AAC for the past twenty years. I have also loved to combine my love for language during mealtime and […]
Honest History Magazine
Honest Magazine When I saw Honest Magazine on my Instagram feed, I was immediately interested in learning more about magazine and their mission. During this pandemic, I am always on the lookout of ways that help supplement my children’s knowledge. After receiving a review copy of this quarterly magazine, I was immediately impressed with the […]
Mrs. White’s Sub Snips
Mrs. White’s Sub Snips Are you a substitute teacher? These humorous substitute teaching real life experiences show fun snapshots or ‘snips’ into the world in which all who sub, used to sub, or has had a sub can relate to. This paperback, which is intended for adults will give those that have substituted before or […]
The Girl and the Cathedral, The Story of Notre Dame De Paris
The Girl and the Cathedral, The Story of Notre-Dame De Paris Do you want to teach your child about the history of Notre Dame? This picture book, The Girl and the Cathedral The Story of Notre Dame De Paris published by Bushel & Peck Books is a beautifully illustrated book about the story of Notre […]
Diverse Children’s Books Highlights!
Diversity and KidLit This week I wanted to highlight some diverse children’s books that have been published on my podcast and blog. Children’s books are wonderful tools to help teach valuable lessons about equality and diversity. Check out some of my favorites below! Podcast with Author and Educator Valerie Bolling Let’s Dance is a beautiful book […]
Review and Interview with Teen Author, Sophia Namazy
Pigtails, Ponytails & Fairytales Do you wake up with crazy hair? Read Pigtails, Ponytails & Fairytales written by Sophia Namazy and illustrated by Eduardo Paj. Poppy is having a bad hair day. When Poppy is visited by two hairdressing fairies Flo and Sparkles each night, she wakes up with crazy hair! How will she stop […]
Jason’s Secret
Jason’s Secret Do you have an older child that stutters? Jason’s Secret written by Ellen Marie Silverman is a wonderful chapter book about a fifth grader named Jason. Jason struggles with his stuttering speech disorder in many ways including socially and academically. He is starting a new school and desperately wants to fit in. He […]
The Importance of Reading, What the Research Says…A Guest Post
Guest Post I am excited to present this guest post written by Leanne Sherred, M.S. CCC-SLP. Leanne calls Austin, Texas home but studied Speech and Hearing Sciences at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and gained her Master’s in Speech-language pathology from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She has worked in pediatric outpatient clinics, […]
The List of Things That Will Not Change
Synopsis The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead is a wonderful middle grade novel that can be enjoyed by both middle grade and teens. It’s also a wonderful novel to increase overall awareness and acceptance in the LGBTQ+ community. Bea is an only child that desperately wants a sister! How can […]
The True Story of Zippy Chippy, The Little Horse That Couldn’t
Who is Zippy Chippy? The True Story of Zippy Chippy The Little Horse That Couldn’t written by Artie Bennett and illustrated by Dave Szalay is a humorous, non-fiction, inspiring and wonderful story for young children. After reading this book to my children for the first time, we loved the story! Who is Zippy Chippy? Zippy […]