I just love sharing picture books through my work in our storytime programs! Picture books offer a wide variety of vocabulary words and a solid foundation in storytelling that are building blocks of literacy.

Sometimes folks will ask me for recommendations for books to share at home. Here are some of my favorites.

Storytelling is a powerful force! Hearing about one person’s life experiences can make us feel a little less lonely or challenge us to look at things from a new perspective. This list includes memoirs and essay compilations that continue to keep me thinking.

I believe, wholeheartedly, that arts heal, and that live performance is just as thrilling as live sports. This list includes books about the arts from all angles!

Whenever I’m gripped by a case of “How did that happen?” I head for the shelves. These authors really know how to peel back the layers of their subjects, and they aren’t satisfied with easy answers