<p>On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m exploring the how and why behind harnessing the power of picture books as portable life coaches.</p><p>Come listen as I share what a life coach is and why a picture book fits the bill, why picture books are powerful coaching tools for adults, how we might use them to make life better and the three that I love recommending to everyone no matter that season of life they are in. </p><p>Here are the three books I recommended:</p><p>The Blur by Minh Lê & Dan Santat (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4sPgBrz">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9780593377468">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Time passes quickly and this book so beautifully captures just how fast. This is the perfect book to spark conversation on what matters most, what we do not want to pass us by and how we can savor our days.</p><p>Swirl by Swirl by Joyce Sidman (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/484FebB">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9780547315836">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>This beautifully illustrated book sets us squarely in nature to marvel at the transformations that occur. It’s perfect for choosing new goals and regrouping when we feel stuck and need or want to unfurl and grow.</p><p>The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/41OHQXc">Amazon </a>/ <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9780590445108">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Who knew that a big orange splot could transform a cookie-cutter neighborhood into a collection of people pursuing their passions? This book is perfect to spark dormant dreams and break out of a rut.</p><p>I hope you’ll give these portable life coaches a try and would love to know what you think of this idea. Share your thoughts and book recommendations below. Plus, if you have a special request for a picture book title, please add that below and I’ll pop back with a reply. Interested in my whole collection? <a target="_blank" href="https://stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/offers/taEMDi3g/checkout">You can get that here!</a> I continually add to it and you get those updates, too. </p><p><strong>Let’s Work Together!</strong></p><p>I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.</p><p>Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:</p><p>🩷 Join my private Substack community for themed book calendars, bonus posts, book clubs and events each month!</p><p>📚 Connect 1:1 for personalized coaching to unlock the transformative power of your reading and writing life. Click <a target="_blank" href="https://stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/bibliotherapysessions">here for bibliotherapy</a> and click here for expressive <a target="_blank" href="https://stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/writingtoheal">writing therapy</a>. Let’s work together!</p><p><strong>Literate love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷</strong></p><p>Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my message of the magic of restorative reading and writing far and wide:</p><p>🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack your favorite nugget of literate love.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow bookish and notebookish friend so they can join the literate love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn free access to my private community!</p><p>*As an Amazon and Bookshop Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for your support to keep this bookish community going!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://alitlife.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">alitlife.substack.com/subscribe</a>