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My Roadmap to Reading, Route 9

What is your favorite classic novel? Do you have a favorite classic children’s story? Travel along with me this month as Max and I explore some ancient and not-so-ancient books labeled as classics. I have chosen to feature classics for…

By Joyce McCullough September 1, 2026Blog PostsNo Comments

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My Roadmap to Reading, Route 8

This month Max would like to take you on a back-to-school journey with some of her favorite characters—the Berenstain Bears! Don’t you just love these lovable creatures? These books, authored by the Berenstain family, feature anthropomorphic bears who cleverly teach…

By Joyce McCullough August 1, 2026Blog Posts

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My Roadmap to Reading, Route 7

July is typically the month when I read more books than any other month of the year. What better way to while away these long, hot summer days than being curled up with a book by the beach, on the…

By Joyce McCullough July 1, 2026Blog Posts

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My Roadmap to Reading, Route 6

“June is bustin’ out all over!” It’s a month when lots of people do lots of traveling. Over the years Max and her author have enjoyed many road trips in June with family, and they have both spent quality time…

By Joyce McCullough June 1, 2026Blog Posts

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My Roadmap to Reading, Route 5

School will be out soon, and Max and I are both looking forward to warmer temps, longer hours of daylight, and more time to read. We both carry books wherever our journeys lead us, and we hope you’ll be packing…

By Joyce McCullough May 1, 2026Blog Posts