Fostering Engaging and Joyful Reading Experiences
Helping children ages 3-12 find books they love
“Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people-people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book.”
Services
Check out our special activities and events designed to spark a love of reading in kids of all ages!
Book Matching
I'm excited to help you find the perfect stories for your child! Reach out to set up a consultation for book matching, and together we’ll discover joyful tales that spark your child's imagination and love for reading!
Library Literacy Events
Join us for a family-friendly library literacy event! Enjoy fun activities, engaging read-aloud sessions and book talks where I'll share must-read titles for kids and caregivers alike. It's a great opportunity to spark a love of reading in a warm and welcoming environment. I can’t wait to see you and your family there!
Community Engagement
I foster a love for books at community pop-up events, encouraging families to explore literature together and build lasting connections and memories through stories.
About In the Company of Books
With 25 years of experience in education, I am passionate about igniting a love of reading in children by connecting them with books that truly speak to their hearts. Through my literacy studio workshops and pop-up events, I share fun read-aloud strategies and personalized book recommendations that serve to inspire a lifelong love for books and reading. I look forward to connecting with you and your family!
Books to Enjoy Together: August
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The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story
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By: Kate Messner
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Brian Biggs
Get ready for some giggles with the funny antics of two opinionated sea mammals! In this enjoyable story, you’ll see one side of a debate when you read from front to back, and then flip it around to discover the other side. It’s a creative way to show how the same facts can lead to totally different ideas; perfect for sparking some great conversations!
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Roxaboxen
By: Alice McLerran
Illustrated by: Barbara Cooney
Get ready for an enchanting adventure with Roxaboxen, brought to life by the talented illustrator Barbara Cooney and the amazing author Alice McLerran! Marian called it Roxaboxen, and while it may look like just a rocky hill with sand and some old boxes, it’s a magical place! All you need is a stick and your imagination to unlock its wonders. "A celebration of the transforming magic of the imagination. An original." — ALA Booklist
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Forts
By: Katie Venit
Illustrated by: Kenard Pak
ALA/Booklist
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This wondrous exploration of comforting spaces offers its own warmth, with each nostalgic page reflecting a familiar kind of fort, from the ancient keep of an oak tree to the cozy stronghold of cushions of the living room. . . . Together, [Venit and Pak] encourage new readers and listeners to find or construct their own forts, and to seek a special connection with those tiny worlds they can share with themselves or friends.