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New book review: Out of the Shadows


Literature

Her voice in the telling is simple, with concrete terms and bite-sized thoughts. I appreciate that she was allowed to tell the story herself.

July 7, 2022

My Three Favorite Children’s Books Without a Point


Literature

I love when art and literature and life experiences push me into the nonsense-hilarity of living and being human in this world. Just that.

November 8, 2021

Photographic check in


Life around home

I am snapping lots of photos of this glorious world. I can tell you about my current life with them easily. Watch this.

June 17, 2021

One Month To Peanut Butter!


Literature, My book

If you pre-order my book this week, and tell me so, I will mail you a handwritten bookmark from me, and two of my favorite tea bags.

June 6, 2021

Book Recommendations: treasuries and newbies


Literature

One of my favorite memories with these books is reading two pages of “I Want My Hat Back” over and over to my niece, while she giggled out loud.

July 7, 2020

Foster care: Book resources


Literature

I love these books for their powerful imagery and empathy, building a bridge between those-who-have-firsthand-experience and those-who-need-a-window-in.

February 12, 2020

Making time for books in the mommy years


Literature

There are intense times of motherhood when you are too tired even to think. But if reading rejuvenates you, carve out a section of life for it when you can.

January 22, 2020

Black Friday’s purchases


Celebrations

“Watch for the Light” makes one of two Black Friday purchases for me. I was amazed by “Bread and Wine,” and am more than willing to attempt the sequel sight unseen.

November 29, 2019

Five stories well worth reading


Literature

Two nonfiction + three novels = five captivating reads. At least for me. I can never guarantee you’ll like them, but they’re worth a shot.

September 26, 2019

Books for children in foster care


Literature

There is a dearth of books on foster care, particularly those written for children. Here is a list I’ve gathered of a few that our family has enjoyed.

September 6, 2019

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Shari Zook


Shari Zook is a wife, mother of four, and foster parent for the past eight years. She bakes cakes, grows herbs, and reads amazing books, but her heart is in nurturing children, crafting words, and connecting with women.

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