📖 A Year of Writing (and reading) begins here!


Hello Reader!

In my 6+ years as a literacy advocate with PaperPie, I have learned a lot of helpful strategies to engage kids with books. How amazing would it be to share these literacy tidbits with other grown-ups and connect more one-on-one?! Cue this first-ever newsletter from Jen's Little Bookstore!

I'm Jen, your personal book guide, and I can't wait to connect with you more this year! In my time with PaperPie I've grown a lot as a mom, individual, business owner, mentor/coach and the journey has truly just begun! This newsletter will invite conversations around literacy and learning, mom-life, the hard stuff and the beautiful moments, what it's like to be your own boss, and so much more!

WHAT TO EXPECT? Read about fun learning strategies, view featured products from PaperPie, and stay up-to-date on upcoming workshops, plus the latest sales and specials too! You can also expect a sneak peek into the very real life of a book lady, how my family (and others) utilize books and products from PaperPie to make life easier, and how stories and reading can build deeper connections to those we care about most.

***GIVEAWAY ALERT*** This month, everyone that subscribes to my newsletter will be entered to win the book "My Year of Writing"!

Please E-MAIL ME BACK with an update! I'm looking forward to connecting more with you, and I'd love to learn how I can better serve you (and the kids in your life). It helps me to know you and your specific needs, in order to offer the best recommendations possible. Please e-mail me back with your kids' ages, names, new interests or favorite activities, and anything else you'd like to share. I'm here to help!

WHY RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL? When you hit reply, you'll have a direct line to ME, your personal book guide! My goal is to cultivate a love of reading and learning in children, because it makes such a HUGE difference when our kids enjoy books and become readers! A whole world of possibilities opens up! But I can't do it without your help... YOU are the connecting piece between a book sitting on a shelf waiting to be read, and that book being explored by a child! I'm here to help make sure the books you present to that child are ones that will peak their interest and make them light up with curiosity!

So please respond to this e-mail with an update about the kids in YOUR life, and I can better serve you and help you find the books that will be a perfect match. I look forward to hearing from you!

“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” —Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

Happy Reading!

-Jen

Jennifer de Guzman, Literacy Advocate

PaperPie Brand Partner and Advanced Leader, PaperPie Learning Educational Services Representative, www.jenslittlebookstore.com

PaperPie, formerly called Usborne Books & More, offers engaging and educational books and learning products for kids of all ages, newborn through teens. Browse the full selection anytime here: www.jenslittlebookstore.com

To schedule a personal shopping appointment, or to learn more about becoming a brand partner with PaperPie, send an email to: jen@jenslittlebookstore.com or text: 971-220-1678

ABOUT ME & MY FAMILY:

I'm Jen and I have 3 kiddos (ages 10, 8 and 5) and a dog named Zoey. My husband and I live in the Pacific Northwest and we've been together for 20 years! We love spending time outdoors, family dance parties, and everything Disney. I'm currently reading "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt and so far it is fantastic (just in case you're looking to add to your TBR pile).

Read More! ~ A newsletter by Jen de Guzman

A bi-monthly newsletter for grown-ups on how to make reading and learning fun and enjoyable for the kids in their life. Subscribe to learn helpful strategies to engage kids with books and educational materials, gain an understanding about the importance of early literacy, and develop a tool kit you can use when caring for kids. In this newsletter, you can explore featured products from PaperPie, read quick literacy tips, learn what to look for in quality books, and stay up-to-date on upcoming educational workshops, sales events, and other promotions too. If you want to nurture a culture of reading and learning, or discover engaging alternatives to screentime, or want kids today to grow into kind adults, or just love everything PaperPie, then this newsletter is for you!

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