Books That Bring You Joy (with Liz Lantigua)

In this episode, Danielle Bean interviews Liz Lantigua, the founder of Good News Book Fair, a company that provides curated book fairs for schools. They discuss the importance of screening books for children, the impact of reading on a child's imagination, and ways to make reading fun during the summer. Liz shares her journey from being a news reporter to starting a book fair company and emphasizes the need for wholesome and engaging books for children. She also addresses the misconception of banned books and highlights the responsibility of parents and teachers in selecting appropriate books for children.TakeawaysScreening books for children is important to ensure they are age-appropriate and align with family values.Reading helps develop a child's imagination and an have a positive impact on their emotional well-being.Making reading fun during the summer can help prevent the 'summer slide' and keep children engaged with books.Good News Book Fair provides curated book fairs for schools, offering a wide selection of wholesome and engaging books for children.The idea of banned books is a marketing ploy, and it is the responsibility of parents and teachers to select appropriate books for children.Thank you to our sponsor!Enjoy great coffee, save a life! Seven Weeks Coffee is the coffee every prolife person should be drinking. Every sale supports women and babies in need. (and wait till you hear the adorable reason they are called Seven Weeks Coffee!) Use code GIRLFRIENDS10 to get 10% off your order today!ANNOUNCEMENTSGo beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here!Contact:Email Danielle BeanDanielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxershow less Get full access to Girlfriends After Hours at daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe To hear more, visit daniellebea.substack.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe