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Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook Eighth Edition

Sharing a Story is Profound

April 21, 2026 2 Comments

There is something about an out-loud reading experience that clings to people. The desire for a shared story? How ancient that practice must be.

Books Close at Hand

April 14, 2026 4 Comments

I cannot remember a time in my life when there were no books close at hand. I have a vague but real memory of being gifted with a book by my father when I was somewhere about the age of four or five.

Starting a New Book

April 7, 2026 3 Comments

I’m about to start on a new book … there is a regular process by which I will go forward in this new undertaking.

The Title

March 31, 2026 3 Comments

Deciding on a title for your book seems simple, even easy, but in fact, it can be complex and hard.

Books by Their Covers

March 24, 2026 No Comments

A look at dust jackets and ISBN numbers. Beyond all else, dust jackets constitute the first marketing of a book, the point when a potential reader (borrower or purchaser) encounters the book.

manuscript revision with red type and handwritten notes

On Paper

March 17, 2026 3 Comments

One source I researched said, “Screens are excellent for quick references, search, and short texts. Printed pages are often better for deep, sustained reading and comprehension.”

Human Authored

March 10, 2026 2 Comments

If you write books the way I do, and you get them published through a traditional publisher the way I do, a fair amount of criticism will come your way.