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Jul 16, 2021
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Reading to cultivate empathy
I first published this post on May 17, 2022, in response to a tragedy I can no longer remember, so many tragedies ago it feels unreal and completely…
Feb 12
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No words? No problem! A guide to wordless picture books
Spotlight On: Wordless books
Feb 5
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Books and resources for our times
A quick resource drop for talking with -- and reading to -- kids right now
Feb 4
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Children's books about values
Mini issue on values
Jan 29
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Reading routines
Dec 14, 2023
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5 ways to overcome obstacles to reading
Mar 21, 2024
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Supporting emerging readers
Jan 25, 2024
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My own reading routines
Dec 19, 2023
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Jan 22
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Children's books for Valentine's Day 💕
Can we read? 2026 Special edition on Valentine's Day
Jan 15
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My best books of 2025 📚
On Substack this year, not Instagram
Dec 31, 2025
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Children's books for winter ☃️
Can we read? 2025 Special edition on winter
Dec 11, 2025
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Books for reading around the year
‘Tis the time of year to consider the calendar — next year’s, that is.
Dec 4, 2025
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Hello, goodbye, books
Can we read? No. 153
Nov 27, 2025
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A book gift guide 🎁 for readers 10 and under
3rd annual Can we read? book gift guide
Nov 20, 2025
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Children's books for Christmas 🎄
Can we read? 2025 special edition on Christmas
Nov 13, 2025
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A basket, a band, a very brave dragon (and more)
Can we read? No. 152
Nov 6, 2025
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