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Letters From The Lighthouse by Emma Carroll

Meanwhile, over on Tales Before Bedtime Juniors…

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Summer is here and the holidays are almost upon us so I thought I’d start sharing my recommended reads for children to help keep those heads in books over the coming weeks. Banish those calls of ‘I’m bored’ and keep them entertained no matter what the weather brings with fantastic books for all ages.

I’m a big fan of Emma Carroll and so it felt only right that I kick off my summer reads with one of her books.

Letters From The Lighthouse by Emma Carroll

img_0010Emma is a children’s writer who takes moments from history and turns them into exciting adventures that are massively relatable to children today. Her stories continue to delight and move me, and Letters From The Lighthouse is another gripping historical tale.  It also happens to be the very worthy winner of the Books Are My Bag Award for Best Middle Grade Book of 2017.

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Introvert Things: Pens

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Sharon Kehl Califano's avatarThe INFJ PhD

Staples for introverts, pens & post-its.

Practically all introverts I know appreciate the gift of a good pen. Most have very specific favorites (having only one is difficult!), & they can tell you how their pen expertise has evolved over the years. From flowing ink to gel & from nib to ball-tip, their pen specifications & preferences widely vary.

Drawing pens.

Since writing, doodling, sketching, printing & script require focus & quiet, introverts often use journaling and/or art as an outlet for stress. A leather-bound journal holds appeal along with the pen, since those in coffee shops or public places can use them as tools for warning off strangers or acquaintances.

Journaling tools.

Tastes differ, of course, depending on the purpose & use of the pen. For me, I find my handwriting changes to a certain extent as a result of the particular pen choice. My favorite samples of my…

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