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Read More! ~ A newsletter by Jen de Guzman

πŸ“– New Blooms and New Reads this Spring! 🌸🌼

Published over 1 year agoΒ β€’Β 5 min read

New Blooms and New Reads this Spring!

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Spring is nearly here! Are you headed on vacation this Spring Break or staying close to home? As the daffodils and crocuses begin to bloom in our neighborhood, I'm reminded to stock up on activity books for my kids to enjoy over the upcoming school break. Even though my family plans to stay local this year, I still like to be prepared with "Boredom Busters" aka "Mom's Sanity Savers"!

I always keep a few new books hidden away, or save a SmartLab kit, and strategically pull them out as the kids get antsy... normally on day 2 or 3 of school breaks. The novelty keeps it exciting and it's a great alternative to screentime.

Bonus Tip: Brainstorming a list of activities helps too! Check out this fun find I picked up at the Portland Airport last month. If your household is anything like mine, you might need to pick up some activity books for your kids so that you CAN do the thing listed at the top of the page pictured below!

Do you think you might be in need of some fresh new reads?

Now is the perfect time to stock up on fun reading material that will engage kiddos and keep them entertained AND learning! To offer an opportunity to shop for new reads and learning materials, I'm kicking off my Spring Book Extravaganza on Tuesday, March 5th.

I'd love to have you join me online! Text "spring" to 971-220-1678 if you'd like to check out the event!

I'll be hopping online LIVE to feature:

  • activity books
  • fun learning kits (and SmartLab Toys)
  • Spring (and Easter)-themed books
  • latest releases
  • AND books that would be perfect for a road trip, plane ride, or a rainy day indoors.

I'll share specific tips for what I like to pack for trips too, that help keep kids busy.

If you can't make it online this Tuesday 3/5 at 5pm (Pacific Time), no worries! We can set up a personal shopping appointment within the next week or two. I am happy to send personalized "bookshelf" recommendations as well, based on your specific needs and wants.

So tell me... Would you like to check out my online Spring Extravaganza event? Or would you prefer to set up a personalized shopping experience 1-on-1?

Did you Know? It's Read Across America Week! (3/4-3/8)

Making reading FUN is what I'm all about! Here's a fun reading challenge for you to enjoy with the kids in your life!

Snap a pic and share! I'd love to see your readers with a book, and joining in on the Read Across America FUN! Join my VIP Community on Facebook called "Jen's Little Reading Corner" and share your photos reading this week to be entered to win a free book ($10 value). Simply read a book on the theme listed for that day, snap a picture, then share in my VIP Community. You'll get 1 entry for each day you participate and share a photo. I'll draw the winner at the end of the week!
β€œBooks are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home. - Anna Quindlen
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I look forward to hearing from you! Happy Reading (& travelling)!

-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

***MARCH SPECIALS***

Celebrate "PIE" day! With a name like "PaperPie" of course we will be having special deals for PIE DAY ("pi" = 3.14)!

You can activate your own Brand Partner account for just $3.14 on March 14th only! Save the date! Questions? Ask me!

And for the entire month, shipping is a flat $3.14 on any size order, and we have a "Savor-ites" selection of favorite books available for only $3.14 while supplies last!

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! Let me know about the kids in your life and I will send you a list of personalized recommendations just for them!

ABOUT ME & MY FAMILY:

I'm Jen and I have 3 kiddos (ages 12, 9 and 6) 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've been a Literacy Advocate and Team Leader with PaperPie since 2017 with the goal of changing lives one book, one child, and one family at a time.
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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

Read More! ~ A newsletter by Jen de Guzman

Literacy Advocate and Storymaker www.jenslittlebookstore.com

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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