During our conversation, Aimee and I talked about the books that got us hooked on reading as kids (shout out to pony pals,  the babysitters club, and the goosebumps series), as well as books that were written for kids, but did more to help us, as adults, along on our parenting journeys.

We talked about family book clubs, the amazing book-themed sugar cookies Aimee makes in her spare time, and how it is that she goes about actually HAVING spare time, as a mom of FOUR young children. 

Aimee is a shining example of the really good side of the internet, and is a treasure trove of wisdom (about everything from picking the right book, to strategies for encouraging all of your children to engage in TWO simultaneous HOURS of quiet time.

This conversation was so fun, and it allowed me to really bask in the glow of some really great memories involving books I read as a child, as well as those I have discovered more recently with my own children. 

And what makes Aimee’s little passion project on the internet even more inspiring is the purpose behind it, and her desire for every kid she encounters to have that moment where they find a book that really speaks to them, and ignites an interest — in magic, or dinosaurs, or scary stories, or whatever. Because it’s that interest, and the realization that there really is a book for everyone, that sparks what I think most parents hope is a life-long sense of curiosity, and a desire to know more, learn more, and read more about the world around them. 

So gather your favorite books about you, give ‘em a squeeze, and get ready for a great chat with Aimme and I about all things books.