Substacks recommended by Sarah Miller

Recommended by Sarah Miller

Deeper reflections on the world as it is right now—book banning, kids’ access to literacy, shopping your values as a parent, and the political landscape shaping it all—plus monthly library lists, giveaways, and bonus series for paid subscribers.

Library Stax

By Alexis

Children's book recommendations based on our latest library haul. Find the books everybody loves to read!

Can you ever read too many newsletters about children's books? No! The limit does not exist! Alexis regularly curates an eclectic -- and excellent -- handful of books to help you find the ones worth reading together.

- Sarah Miller

Snippets and Sketches

By Rebecca J. Gomez

A newsletter for people who like art, poetry, and children's books, but not long newsletters.

I love this newsletter for its sneak peek into the mind of a thoughtful children's author and poet. I recommend it for anyone who loves art, poetry, children's books, and the sweet spot where all those lovely things overlap.

- Sarah Miller

sharpread | Colby Sharp

Tips, strategies, and stories to help kids fall in love with reading.

Readable Moments

By Sri

Find the perfect children's book for those important, teachable moments to help you bond and learn together.

I love Sri's thoughtful recommendations focused on those critical teachable moments we all encounter as caregivers to young children. (And she does a great job finding hidden gems!)

- Sarah Miller

The Magic Book House

By Katie Wickliff

Children's book recommendations from a mother, teacher, writer, and unabashed lover of everything kid lit.

Katie offers great chapter book recommendations to enjoy with your family.

- Sarah Miller

Dear Somebody

By Meera Lee Patel

A short weekly note chronicling five things worth remembering, including a look into my process, reflections on motherhood, and creative inspiration.

I always open Meera's emails, because I know whatever's inside is going to be beautiful, thoughtful, and real. She's a true artist, sharing her life and her process, and Dear Somebody is an uncommonly lovely newsletter.

- Sarah Miller

AT THE KID TABLE

By Rachel Michelle Wilson

Let’s explore the world like we’re sitting at the kid table — a celebration of books, art, and connection from a kidlit author-illustrator

It's hard to describe what children's book author/illustrator Rachel offers in her eclectic newsletter, but it's consistently delightful, and I know, every time it lands in my inbox, that I'm going to enjoy it.

- Sarah Miller

A Cup of Ambition

By Jessica Wilen

A biweekly newsletter for high-achieving moms who value having a meaningful career AND being an involved parent.

A must-read newsletter for working mothers invested in finding meaning and success at work while also raising happy and well-rounded kids.

- Sarah Miller

MOONBOW

By Taylor Sterling

Moonboow is a newsletter for adults about children's books.

This "newsletter for adults about children's literature" is exactly that -- a thoughtful and frequently delightful examination of children's books as the art form they are.

- Sarah Miller

Time Travel Kitchen

By Jolene Handy

Food, History, Chicago, New York and Beyond.

Time travel through dessert and other bakery recipes of the 20th century -- a journey almost too delightful to describe.

- Sarah Miller

Mittens and Boots

By Julie Turner

Children's book recommendations and activities

Julie doesn't post often, but when she does, get your library holds list (or online bookstore shopping cart) ready, because you're going to want to read every single recommendation -- she's that good!

- Sarah Miller

Evil Witches Newsletter

By Claire Zulkey

We are people who happen to be mothers.

Impossible to explain, impossible to miss: this is the best place for moms on the internet, full stop.

- Sarah Miller

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Recommended by Sarah Miller