The Power of Picture Books and Children's Literature for People of All Ages

Because I’m hosting a Thoughtful Readers Gathering featuring Maggie Smith and her new children’s book, My Thoughts Have Wings, I received and read a digital version this morning via email. After finishing the book, I sat on my sofa and cried. This book made me think of my 21-year-old daughter, my 19-year-old son, my seven-year-old godson, and me and how we all need this book right now. We all have thoughts that keep us up at night because this world is full of many things worthy of our attention and worry.

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