I began taking online courses from Spirituality & Practice years ago. Writers like Cynthia Bourgeault turned my comfortable ideas inside out and upside down; Jane Vennard transformed my understanding of prayer; Maggie Oman Shannon opened up my prayer practice in new and meaningful (even playful) ways. I love how Spirituality & Practice invites people to… Continue reading Spirituality & Practice: Review of Here
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Here: Review on Picture Book Theology
Back in 2015 I stumbled upon a blog called Picture Book Theology. Not only did the author, Hanna Brown Schock, clearly share my passion for picture books, she also demonstrated a wonderful openness to the way all sorts of books--not just explicitly faith-based ones--can nourish the spirits, hearts, and minds of readers of all ages.… Continue reading Here: Review on Picture Book Theology
Books That Spark: An Interview
When Terrie Hellard-Brown invited me to be a guest on her Books That Spark podcast, it was to talk about Here: The Dot We Call Home. As it turns out, we spoke about many books, including some of mine, and others that are dear to me. Terrie even asked me to name my favourite picture… Continue reading Books That Spark: An Interview
Talking Maria Mitchell With Book Time
When Lisa Day invited me to talk about The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything on her blog, Book Time, I was delighted. I don't often get an opportunity to say so much about a book, but Lisa really did question everything! This picture book biography about Maria Mitchell is about so many things: the history of… Continue reading Talking Maria Mitchell With Book Time
Interview with Illustrator Andrea Blinick
Picture Books, Eh? started as a way to promote the work of Canadian writers and illustrators releasing new books in 2022. Somehow I missed the memo and did not learn about it until the year was well underway, but lucky for me Andrea Blinick, illustrator of Sun in My Tummy, was more on the ball.… Continue reading Interview with Illustrator Andrea Blinick
Summer Reading List 2022 from 49th Shelf
Selections from the 49th Shelf Summer Reading List I've followed 49th Shelf for years because they have such great book suggestions--all featuring Canadian writers and illustrators. I'm delighted that this year Sun in My Tummy has been included in their summer reading list! The list is a kind of Top-40 for Canadian kids books and… Continue reading Summer Reading List 2022 from 49th Shelf
Sun in My Tummy at The Word on the Street
The Word on the Street is an outdoor book and magazine festival in Toronto (and other cities). For years, I have wanted to attend, but the timing never worked. This year--after a couple of virtual pandemic years--WOTS was back in person, and for the first time ever I had a chance not only to attend,… Continue reading Sun in My Tummy at The Word on the Street
Laura Alary 