Five KidLit Books for Fun Summer Reading
A friend asked me to join a mother - daughter summer book club, and I've found some fun, light reading suggestions to share with our girls... and you!
Author: Julia Tomiak
I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
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