What were my kids born to do? This question drives a parent's desire to guide their children in discovering their passions, especially when it comes to reading. However, instilling a love for reading can be challenging, as it is a skill that children must master to varying degrees. Can passion truly be passed from parent to child? While you can't force someone to love a particular interest, parents often try, sometimes with desperate results. Jennie Nash's obsession with getting her kids to read led her to realize that fostering a passion for reading involves a delicate balance of persistence and letting go. Through her experiences, she illustrates that the journey of nurturing a relationship with words is filled with both struggles and joys. Nash shares stories of her daughters' growth in reading and her own learning process, emphasizing that magical moments occur naturally when surrounded by good books and recognizing each child's individuality. Each chapter concludes with practical tips and games inspired by her narrative, along with a comprehensive index of books she enjoyed with her children, offering a year's worth of titles for families to explore together.
Jennie Nash Books
Jennie Nash is the founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, an organization dedicated to training book coaches who empower writers to bring their literary visions to fruition. For twelve years, authors serious about reaching readers have entrusted Jennie to guide their projects from initial inspiration through to publication. Her clients have achieved significant milestones, securing top New York agents, national book awards, and deals with major publishing houses. Jennie herself is a prolific author of nine books across three genres and has shared her expertise by teaching for thirteen years in the UCLA Extension Writer’s Program.
