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Meet Lynda Kusick: Children’s Author Honoring Ocean Grove’s Legacy

Nestled snuggly on the Jersey Shore between Asbury Park and Bradley Beach, there’s a special mile of the beach known as Ocean Grove. Nicknamed “God’s Square Mile”, Ocean Grove was founded by Methodists in 1869 as a camp meeting location where faith and recreation could “go hand in hand”. The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association,… Continue reading Meet Lynda Kusick: Children’s Author Honoring Ocean Grove’s Legacy

Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle: Interview, Review and Giveaway!

I have four bookish things to share with you all today. First, I invite you to read and enjoy today’s four-question Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle interview over at Darlene Beck Jacobson’s. This one also includes a review and GIVEAWAY! Thank you, Darlene, for having me as your guest. Here’s the link: https://darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress... Second, the… Continue reading Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle: Interview, Review and Giveaway!

A Tissue in his Pocket: The Power of Quiet Compassion

This morning, as I look upon these neatly folded tissues, I am reminded that compassion need not be showy. It doesn’t have to be big and flashy and self promoting, like the negative image Jesus gives of the Pharisees, who stand at the corner loudly praying to show their piety. Instead, Jesus encourages His followers… Continue reading A Tissue in his Pocket: The Power of Quiet Compassion

Laura Sassi Talks About Faithful Feet on the BookWorthy Podcast

Today it is my pleasure to be interviewed by Christian children’s author Valerie Fentress. Valerie hosts the popular BookWorthy podcast with a mission to help Christian families find children’s books that “are good for your kids’ heart and soul”. In this episode we chat about what inspired me to write Faithful Feet, how I came to… Continue reading Laura Sassi Talks About Faithful Feet on the BookWorthy Podcast

11 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Writing Skills This Summer

With the lazy days of summer suddenly upon us, it’s time (at least it always was at our house when the kids were little) to think of ways to keep up those writing skills and maybe even foster a little LOVE for writing!  Here, then, are eleven creative ways to boost your child’s writing skills… Continue reading 11 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Writing Skills This Summer

Lovely Things: Sensing God’s Presence with Simple Observations

When I feel anxious or stressed, one strategy I find effective is to follow the advice from Philippians 4:8 and to focus instead on the things around me that that are lovely, true etc. That’s exactly what I’m doing this morning as I sit here on my porch.  Releasing my worries to God, I use… Continue reading Lovely Things: Sensing God’s Presence with Simple Observations

Exploring ‘If Jesus Came to My School’: Five Fun Facts with April Graney

Today I’m delighted to have Christian children’s book author April Graney as my guest sharing five fun facts about her darling new picture book If Jesus Came to My School, illustrated by Yana Kozak and published by Multnomah. Here’s the official description per the publisher’s website: In this whimsical tale, a young girl imagines what it… Continue reading Exploring ‘If Jesus Came to My School’: Five Fun Facts with April Graney

Countdown to Pumpkin Day: Exciting Release Preparation (Plus a Release Day Giveaway!)

With only four weeks to go until Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle releases, I’ve been busy getting ready. Here are just a few of the things I’ve had on my to-do list: 1. Arranging and then preparing for a virtual book tour that includes stops at blogs, podcasts and more. Let me know if you’d like to be… Continue reading Countdown to Pumpkin Day: Exciting Release Preparation (Plus a Release Day Giveaway!)

GOOD NEWS: New Board Book Deal

I’ve been keeping this to myself for a little while, but the announcement ran in Publishers Weekly yesterday so I think I can finally share. I have a new board book in the works!  Inspired by Miss A, who called lullabies “love-a-bies” when she was a toddler,  Love-a-By is a rhyming celebration of the special… Continue reading GOOD NEWS: New Board Book Deal

Growing Young Readers: Insights from a Literacy Expert

Today I have literacy expert and children’s book enthusiast Christy Smith as my guest.  For several years now I’ve enjoyed watching her Instagram reels where she shares book recommendations and reading engagement tips for parents and caregivers with children. Now, drawing on her years of experience and her heart for kids and books, Christy has published… Continue reading Growing Young Readers: Insights from a Literacy Expert