Tag: Books
4 Young Adult Fiction Books That Honor Diversity
I’ve heard the analogy that books can be described as mirrors and/or windows. Mirrors that allow us to see ourselves in literature. Windows that...
5 Life-Giving Books for Moms
"She reads books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live." -Annie Dillard
Reading has always been life-giving to me; a way to...
The 15 Best Books to Read With Your Kids at Christmas
Christmas is such a magical time of the year. We spend months looking forward to the lights, the decorations, the cookies, the gifts, the...
Simple Ways to Make Books Part of Your Child’s “Play”
As a teacher, I often get questions from friends about what they can be doing to prepare their child for school. My usual answer...
Saying Yes to Myself
Why is it so hard to set some time aside for ourselves? I thought I did a good job taking care of myself. While...
What We’re Reading: 10 Book Recommendations from Your Friends at OKCMB
What are you reading this month? OKCMB contributors Heather White, Lacey Hamilton, and Jenny Potter share recommendations of their favorite recent reads. Each book...
9 Books You Will Actually WANT To Read This Summer
One of my favorite past times (yes, because having a 2-year-old and a 10-month-old qualifies anything done at a leisurely, quiet, enjoyable pace as a thing...
The Easiest Way To Raise Your Kids’ Test Scores (Seriously.)
Psst. Hey you.
What would you say if I told you there was a proven way to increase your child's standardized test scores, at minimal effort...
Travel Oklahoma For Free: 35 Books From & About Our Great...
I did not grow up in Oklahoma. But I did grow up knowing the history of my native state. So, now that I am...
Reading Challenge! #16in2016
I love to read and sharing my favorite authors and books with others. I had a baby in 2015 though so my reading game...
The Ultimate Guide to Story Time in OKC
I love reading to my daughter - but let's be real - sometimes it's nice when it is someone else doing the page turning and...
DIY Personalized Books for Kids
I have a weakness for DIY projects. The problem is that at any given time I have a dozen things that have been started....