Rise: A Feminist Book Project has been promoting quality feminist literature since 2002 as part of the Feminist Task Force and Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association. Every year, the project compiles a list of “well-written and well-illustrated” books which “celebrate girls and women as a vibrant, vital force in the world.”… Continue reading Rise: A Feminist Booklist 2023 Honoree
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Sun in My Tummy in CanLit for Little Canadians
I try to keep on top of reviews of my books. I also try to keep on top of other Canadian books being published--and Helen Kubiw's CanLit for Little Canadians blog is one of the best ways to do that. However, somehow I completely missed this review when it came out in May. I found… Continue reading Sun in My Tummy in CanLit for Little Canadians
Talking with Valerie Ellis of Our Everyday Parables
It was a real pleasure to chat with Valerie Ellis of Our Everyday Parables. Writing books is a fairly solitary pursuit, but promoting them is certainly not. Without the hospitality and enthusiasm of bloggers and educators and instagrammers, it would be much more difficult to reach the people who might be interested in my work.… Continue reading Talking with Valerie Ellis of Our Everyday Parables
Spirituality & Practice: Review of Here
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
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
Laura Alary 