Margo is joined by book-loving, notebook-hoarding literacy teacher educator who is on a mission to change lives one book and one notebook at a time, Stephanie Affinito. Stephanie blogs about the power of leading literate lives and podcasts weekly on books and reading, writing and notebooks and everything in between. Stephanie shares about the transformative power of reading and writing and how her own personal journey of rediscovering creativity through self-expression and the joy of literature.
Margo and Stephanie discuss:
- Reading and writing as a form of therapy
- Understanding restorative reading practices
- The science behind reading for mental and physical health
- The connection between literacy and emotional well-being
- Encouraging joyful reading habits
- Building a book apothecary
- The importance of starting with achievable goals
- Establishing rituals around reading
- And so much more
Connect with Stephanie:
stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/envelopesofliteratelove
stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/workwithstephanie
People Inspiring Stephanie:
Bijal Shah: a bibliotherapist that has inspired my work
Teri M. Brown: an author who has become a friend from the podcast. She inspires my writing AND personal life as I watch her tackle challenges and care for a loved one
My children: they amaze me every single day
Mentioned in this episode:
Free Snail Mail Book Recommendations
Windowsill Chats episode 155 with Brandi Kincaid
The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden
Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden
A Flicker of Hope by Cynthia Harmony, Illustrated by Devon Holzwarth
Daughters of Green Mountain Gap
Little by Edward Carey
Wild Swans by Yung Chang
Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross
So many “hits” of inspiration and discovery !
I enjoyed the interview so much , that I will listen to it thrice !
Thank you both for your insight and encouragement to try new things , and look at familiar things differently !