Category: LBYR blog

Growing up, I was very afraid of the dark. You can ask my mother all about it. And I may or may not still keep a little rechargeable nightlight always plugged-in...

As the second largest state by both area and population (thanks, Wikipedia), Texas is home to a wealth of stories and storytellers...

What is Halloween without a black cat, some ghosts, and lots of mischief? Below is a list of books that include all of the above, plus some witches, vampires, mysterious legends, and ancient curses...

Do you remember reading books with your parents when you were younger, and they would tell you this is what they read as a kid? For me, it was books about a bull who liked flowers...

Your videos and messages have been broadcast around the world, on screens big and small. What inspired you to write a book about your experiences?

Do you ever pick up a book and wonder, “How did someone ever come up with this idea?” The premise is so absurd and strange that only one word comes to mind: wacky...

I’m going to let you in on a secret… I don’t have a favorite color. *GASP* I KNOW...

Grandparents’ Day is right around the corner, and we recommend celebrating in style. Picture book style, that is...

Bittersweet and impactful, The Giving Tree has made its mark on children’s literature. No matter how you interpret it, there’s no arguing that it has become an iconic work of art...

Learning to read is a rite of passage that can be both challenging and undeniably exhilarating, and no budding bookworm should have to go at it alone. There is nothing wrong with having a handful of fictional besties…

One of my very favorite classes in school was history. I loved learning about important figures who helped shape the world we know today, who have made incredible accomplishments and in turn became household names...

A wise teacher once said, “Fairy tales are much more than silly bedtime stories. The solution to almost every problem imaginable can be found in the outcome of a fairy tale. Fairy tales are life lessons disguised with colorful characters and situations.” I couldn’t agree more...