Revisiting my RRKidz Reading Rainbow interview with the author of Coraline, The Graveyard Book, and many more. — In March of 2015 I was privileged to interview Neil Gaiman for the RRKidz Reading Rainbow website. We spoke about the books that turned young Neil into an avid reader, how he tried to encourage his own kids to love reading, his favorite fairy tales, comfort books, and so much…

A thought, a word, a sentence… these have the power to change the world. Which is why so many powerful books have been banned over the years. You are what you read, and if you’re reading revolutionary literature then you might just become a revolutionary yourself. If you, like me…

For a brief moment in time I’ve found myself with a long commute to work. As an avid reader (actual reader, not audiobook lover–no judgment on audiobooks, just my personal preference) I quickly became frustrated with this “wasted” time. I’m used to reading a book a week. Ever since I…

An Interview with Linda Offray, Executive Director of Shepherd’s Door By Jenni Buchanan, for Pacific Reentry Career Services “We are proud of every victim that comes to us seeking help; it is the first step to recovery.” — Linda Offray Anyone who has ever been in the business of helping…

These next few years will be an opportunity for some of us to rise up and become leaders, revolutionaries, and heroes. I’m an optimist and a dreamer, the kind who puts presents under the tree in Santa’s name for my kids, but still somewhere deep down believes that this magical…

Everyone tells you about the diapers and sleepless nights, but parenthood doesn’t end at the first birthday. No one ever tells you about the hard bits that come later. 1.Setting a good example Sure, I want to drink wine, be glued to my phone, and binge-watch Netflix all week long…

(My blog post originally published on the Reading Rainbow Blog) It has recently been suggested by Graeme Whiting of The Acorn School that certain beloved fantasy novels are “dark,” “can damage the sensitive subconscious brains of young children,” and even lead to brain damage or mental illness! He suggests that…