Sneak peek into my Summer Reading Guide


Hi Reader,

If you missed my last email, my 2026 Summer Reading Guide is now available for pre-order! If you pre-order now, you'll save 15%, and the guide will land in your inbox on May 20th.

Since this is the first time I've offered a summer reading guide, you may be wondering what's inside. That's why I created a blog post with 7 of my favorite reviews from the 40+ titles you'll find in the full guide.

⚽ Would your soccer fan love to discover a new graphic novel series?

🧒🏽Have a new reader who wants a short, fun chapter book to read with full-color illustrations that are bursting with energy?

🐶 Maybe your kid's read all The One and Only Ivan books and wants a new animal story.

I've got these readers (and many more) covered in the sneak peek of the Summer Reading Guide!

If you love discovering new reads for kids as much as I do, head over to the blog right now.

Happy reading,

Rebekah

P.S. Ready to get your full copy of the 2026 Summer Reading Guide? Save 15% when you pre-order (ends May 19th at noon CST.) A portion of your purchase will also be donated to The Equity Alliance, to fight suppression of Black voters in Tennessee.

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