Tag: Reading

Apr 18
P Is for Pride

P Is for Pride by Greg Paprocki introduces readers (and those listening) to the alphabet by pairing each letter with a word associated with the LGBTQ+ community and supporters in a young age appropriate way. Full of fun and bright colors even non-readers will enjoy the book. Toddlers (and their adults) can read from A to Z about the LGBTQ+ community […]

Dec 11
“The Art of Reassembly: A Memoir of Early Mother Loss and Aftergrief” is a Journey of Joy, Grief, and Discovery

Released earlier last month, "The Art of Reassembly" is a book that was an emotional journey for me. The author's story of the loss of her mother at a young and its effect on her life even decades later hit home.

Nov 01
We’re All In This Together, Right?

  My great-grandmother came to the United States from Hungary as a toddler three generations ago. She was woken up in the middle of the night, as the story has been told to me, and taken over the mountains to board ships that were headed for the USA. She and her family were fleeing the violence that was […]

Apr 15
Listen to Your Mother, Chicago – May 4, 2014

The above Listen to Your Mother cast image is courtesy of Balee Images. Listen to Your Mother is a production that takes audiences on a well-crafted journey that celebrates and validates mothering through giving voice to motherhood–in all of its complexity, diversity, and humor–in the form of original readings performed live on-stage by their authors. The […]

Mar 25
Board Book Review: ‘Larry Loves Chicago!’

My son is a big fan of books in general. No, he can't read yet but loves being read to.

Jan 05
Stuck Inside Because of the Weather? Here Are Eight Creative Things You Can Do With The Kids Indoors

Large parts of the US are under a winter weather advisory with roads & schools closed this week. That means your kids are stuck at home with you and they are going to get stir crazy. Here are a few ideas on activities you can do with your kids to help pass the time quickly […]