Episode 337: A Visit with Sarah Mackenzie

As reading is an important language art, Andrew and Julie are thrilled to welcome a fellow lover of reading Sarah Mackenzie. Sarah is a homeschool mom, author, and the founder of Read-Aloud Revival, which announced the launch of its own boutique publishing imprint: Waxwing Books. In this episode Sarah talks about the publisher's first book, A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden. As the author of this children's book, Sarah shares her insight on what makes a classic children's book and provides background on her experience writing the book. 

Referenced Materials:

Sarah Mackenzie

Read-Aloud Revival

Waxwing Books

A Little More Beautiful: the Story of a Garden by Sarah Mackenzie

Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Hubert's Hair-Raising Adventure by Bill Peet

Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman

Tomie dePaola

A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson

Kate DiCamillo

Sarah's First Podcast with Andrew Pudewa

Sarah's Newest Podcast with Andrew Pudewa

"Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa

Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik

Transcript of Podcast Episode 337

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