Why Storytelling Matters: Teaching Kids Courage and Kindness Through Tales.
There are stories that don’t require permission. They march into your life, unclothed and unapologetic, pulling at your hand and saying, Let’s go. They don’t wait for a reason, or grooming, or the proper age. They just believe. That’s the pulse of middle-grade fantasy genre commonly undervalued, but secretly subversive. Some say it’s escapism. Others […]
Family Reading Time: How Shared Stories Strengthen Bonds at Home.
Most people don’t expect the phrase “published author” to follow the words “11-year-old girl.” Then again, most individuals haven’t encountered Aubree Zeissler. An animal lover, thrill-seeker, and fan of the raw beauty of nature, Aubree has been a storyteller for as long as she can remember. She didn’t wait to be an adult before bringing […]
From Imagination to Inspiration: How Adventure Stories Spark Creativity in Children.
The term guardian seems subliminally commanding. It reminds me of guardians on the verge of a magic Forest looking over the concealed worlds, looking, with their eyes, more than the common ones do. More than fantasy and folklore, being a spiritual guardian means defending, serving, and standing up and acting even when there is no […]