I really want my brothers to know that: What you don't journal, you cannot track. What you cannot track, you cannot measure. What you cannot measure, you cannot control. What you cannot control, you cannot optimize. If you cannot optimize, you simply cannot be better.

books are literally the best gift EVER, never hesitate to buy me a book. you can’t go wrong with books but you can go wrong by not buying me one.

By the skin of your teeth

Reticent vs. Reluctant

In the bustling town of Maraba, Amina, a girl with autism, discovers a hidden magical market that comes to life every full moon. With the help of her sensory gifts & new friends, Amina learns to embrace her uniqueness & helps her community appreciate the beauty of neurodiversity.

Iridescent

Expedient vs. Expeditious

Cast pearls before swine

History comes alive through stories! Queen Moremi Makes a Promise brings the legendary Queen Moremi Ajasoro to life through historical fiction, teaching children the importance of keeping a promise. Which inspiring figure do you think every child should read about?

Mellifluous

Averse vs. Adverse

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Reading with kids? Try this before you even open the book! 1. Look at the cover and predict what's inside. 2. Talk about what you're curious about. 3. After reading, discuss your discoveries. This makes reading a conversation, not a task, and helps learning stick! #ReadingTips

What if one child could save an entire forest? This week’s #FictionFriday pick is Setto Saves the Trees by Lola Shoneyin. A heartwarming story about protecting our environment, perfect for readers aged 4–8. 💚📖

Carcolepsy

Willpower loses to the environment. Put books on every table, keep a puzzle in progress, leave a guitar in the living room. Design your home so that purposeful activity is the default.

Our September submissions window is now open for fiction manuscripts! Have you completed a fiction manuscript and are thinking of publishing it? Then, send your fiction manuscript to [email protected] between 1st and 30th September.

Baby reading is REAL reading! 😀 Upside down, backwards, or made-up stories, kids are exploring books their way. 📖 #EarlyLiteracy #TheBookwormCafe