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I'm getting ready to lead a workshop on prayer at the National Presbyterian Women's Gathering. We're going to be exploring different practices of prayer (some with words and some without). In this new blog post, I talk a bit about learning to pray with (and from) my children. Read it here.

  My most recent guest blog post for froogalism.com looks at the phenomenon of less-than-perfect produce. Not simply a way to reduce food waste and save money, buying "ugly" fruits and vegetables is a strangely satisfying way to push back against a culture obsessed with appearance and physical perfection. Who knew what a metaphor could… Continue reading The Beauty of “Ugly” or Imperfect Produce

  Thanks to froogalism.com for the opportunity to write a guest post featuring three books (including Victor's Pink Pyjamas) which open up conversations with children on the topics of bullying, revenge, forgiveness and reconciliation. Read it here.  

 "Victor’s Pink Pyjamas by Laura Alary, illustrated by William Kimber, is a gem of a children’s book that on its most basic level entertains. At its most profound, it challenges entrenched conceptions about gender in our society."   Thank you to Erin Steele, Digital Marketing Facilitator for Wood Lake Publishing, for this thoughtful review of Victor's… Continue reading Review of Victor’s Pink Pyjamas

This visit happened last year, but I just acquired the photos. What a delightful time we had, singing, reading, and seeing a little bit more about how picture books are made.

  Picture Book Theology is a wonderful blog that looks how picture books can be used to explore theological themes with children. I am honoured that Hanna Brown Schock chose to feature my book, How Do I Pray for Grandpa? Read the review here.