The Spillers Books Blog

Stories worth keeping

Ideas, guides, and a little inspiration for raising readers — and for turning your own child into the hero of their very own storybook.

How to Make Your Child the Hero of Their Own Storybook

A simple, step-by-step way to turn one photo into a book where your kid saves the day.

12 Personalized Gifts for Kids They'll Actually Treasure

Past the plastic toys: gifts with your child's name — and face — on them that get kept for years.

Why Kids Love Seeing Themselves in Stories

The quiet confidence boost that comes when a child is the main character — and what the research says.

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