The Four of Us (and the Dog.)
The Big Sister loves books. She was known to sit and listen to books for hours when she was barely three. "Reading books makes me feel like I'm living someone else's life and I can go on adventures without moving a step." Click here to read her full bio.
The Little Sister is always up for a good book. Lately she reflected, "my books draw me into the pages and make me feel like I am in them and some of the words rhyme with my name!" Just like the Big sister, she can sit for hours and listen to books. The only thing that can pull her away... cooking in the kitchen with the Mom or, just lately, riding her two wheeler. Favorite Movie: Singing in the Rain and An American in Paris Musical Instrument: Recorder and Piano Favorite Food: Tomatoes
The Mom is a bona fide bibliophile. Long ago when she and the Dad fell in love he promised to love her, honor her, to give her free reign at library book sales and to build bookshelves to suit her whims and book fancies (the Dad has mastered the art of simple bookshelf design, stay tuned for photos.) The Mom came up with the First Line/Last Line Challenge back in the 80's. She needed a book to read in the middle of the night; in cases like these, First Line/Last Line never fails. Favorite Food: Ethnic Vegetarian Favorite Genre: Literary Fiction Musical Instrument: Cello (leaving that to Yo-Yo Ma) back to Piano
The Dad loves that with books you can learn everything about anything. In a recent conversation about reading vs. time spent on the internet he shared, "reading books has never wasted my time. I cannot say the same thing about time spent online." Back when the Big Sister was a tiny baby, the Dad read "The Count of Monte Cristo" aloud, to help the Mom fall asleep. To this day, there is no "read-aloud voice" that can compare to the Dad's. Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride Musical Instrument: Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin Favorite Food: Tacos
The Dog is one of those pups that just loves to be a part of things. He's happy to share his thoughts on dogs in fiction --lately, he enjoys a bit of fancy with the reality. Books on The Dog's must read list: Timbuktu by Paul Auster (Mr. Bones is a delightful dog) and Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo --we are loyal readers of Kate. With the right books on the shelf, even the dog will love reading. Favorite Food: Anything Favorite Pastime: Watching Squirrels Favorite Command: "Do It."
Books for Walls Project Regular Contributors:
The Bean is a Books for Walls contributor and our #1 editor. Of the project she recently said, "it is an honor and joy to be a small part of this creative and worthwhile effort. Max, the man named 'Books for Walls' was an amazing person whose love of books and wisdom was contagious. Hope you catch this bug along with “the four of us” family and join in this treasure trove of learning!" Favorite Author: Current Geraldine Brooks Hobbies: Sketching, Gardening, Photography Favorite Genre: Historical Fiction
Read her full bio, click here.
The Poet is a frequent Book for Walls contributor and was recently heard sharing the simplest reason to read. "Escape" he whispered. And then explained, "every child lives with stress, reading books gives you an escape --of your own." The Poet authored Books for Walls, the poem. We like to imagine that as he wrote the poem, the story of The Books for Walls Project began. To visit The Poet's blog "Free Lemonade Stand" click here. Click here for his full bio.
The Teacher is "a third generation teacher and a teacher but nature and calling." Thanks to her inspiration we began Challenges by Readers with her Haiku Riddle and posted our new favorite quote about reading at Yourstory "Reading is like breathing, its what we do to stay alive." Read her introduction, click here.
The Accidental Librarian, bio coming soon!
The Dreamer, click here for her full bio.
The Writer, click here for her full bio.
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