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RAR Round-Up: Start the School Year Simply

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

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As many of us begin a new school year, we're looking for ways to keep our goals simple and attainable. This read-aloud habit tracker is a great way to track and measure those little wins each day!

The Latest Podcast

Over the past few months on the podcast, we’ve talked a lot about how reading aloud benefits kids academically, how it develops their resilience, empathy, and virtue, and even reduces physiological stress. In this episode, Sarah and Audrey talk about some of the many reasons to invite your kids—and yourself—to write. They also share a few of their favorite exercises and tips for getting everyone’s creativity flowing.

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Recently on Instagram we shared all about one of the pivotal roles in the book-making process: the Art Director! Cara Llewellyn is the brilliant mind behind all of our beautiful books at Waxwing, and we're delighted to get to share a glimpse into her incredible work!

What's Happening in Premium

We're jumping into the new school year with a Member Preview of our winter season's book selections — there will be giveaways!

We're also thrilled to welcome LeUyen Pham, the illustrator of our September Family Book Club title, The Man Who Didn't Like Animals!

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