Excited for an Upcoming Book Talk in January…and How Reading Benefits Us

I’m looking forward to being at the Severna Park Library in January on the 21st at 7 p.m. They are always so gracious to invite me whenever I release a new book (and there are three copies of Little Milestones in circulation there). Also, I have books on hand for $10 each (plus postage, if I have to mail) if you would like a copy for the holidays…simply message me at stephanie.verni@gmail.com and I’ll take care of it for you. Finally, a PSA: Be sure to support your local libraries and bookstores and keep kids reading! As a professor who teaches writing, I’m passionate about the ways reading positively affects so many aspects of our lives. Reading helps us to be an empathic person, strengthens our vocabulary and critical thinking skills, enhances the way we write, and enables us to unwind and escape into a book. Last year, I put my iPhone away for a couple of months in the evenings. It was amazing how many books I devoured during that period of time. I’m planning to do the same this January. So many books, so little time.