My mom emailed me after reading this Substack to remind me that I also read Baby-Sitter's Club books well into middle and even high school. I need to chill out!
I’m so jealous! I adore Steven Page. I was heartbroken when he left BNL. I love BNL, but if I’m being honest, it’s not the same without Steven singing with Ed. I bet he put on a great show! You should check out his albums The Vanity Project and Page One. They definitely do NOT sound like BNL, and they’re great!
I wouldn’t worry too much about your oldest reading younger books. I always try and pair the audiobook with the text, following along while I read. I’m sure she’ll gravitate back to older YA.
I immediately went looking for his solo albums once I returned home! I'm not much of a music person (don't hate me!), but I've been loving listening to his stuff.
And I know I'm worrying too much. Ah, parenting...
I had a professor in grad school who said, “THAT a kid is reading is more important than WHAT the kid is reading.” If she’s reading comfort books, don’t fret! It means she still sees books as a source of entertainment and escape. She’ll come around to more mature stories when she’s ready. 🙂
I love the triple door!
Seems like your 12yo might be into comfort stories. My 22yo re-reads her favorite books from middle and high school often.
My mom emailed me after reading this Substack to remind me that I also read Baby-Sitter's Club books well into middle and even high school. I need to chill out!
I’m so jealous! I adore Steven Page. I was heartbroken when he left BNL. I love BNL, but if I’m being honest, it’s not the same without Steven singing with Ed. I bet he put on a great show! You should check out his albums The Vanity Project and Page One. They definitely do NOT sound like BNL, and they’re great!
I wouldn’t worry too much about your oldest reading younger books. I always try and pair the audiobook with the text, following along while I read. I’m sure she’ll gravitate back to older YA.
I immediately went looking for his solo albums once I returned home! I'm not much of a music person (don't hate me!), but I've been loving listening to his stuff.
And I know I'm worrying too much. Ah, parenting...
I had a professor in grad school who said, “THAT a kid is reading is more important than WHAT the kid is reading.” If she’s reading comfort books, don’t fret! It means she still sees books as a source of entertainment and escape. She’ll come around to more mature stories when she’s ready. 🙂