The Power of a Good Story to Improve Literacy w/Author JOYCE MCCULLOUGH

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to 5-Minute Parenting! Today I have the pleasure of interviewing a good friend and children’s author, Joyce McCullough. Joyce is a children’s book author, retired high school English teacher, Sunday School teacher, and avid reader. She now spends her time writing, giving piano lessons, leading her book club, and volunteering in her community in Middle Tennessee. Joyce joins 5-Minute Parenting to preview her new children’s book and talk about the importance of reading in today’s society. You'll glean from her wisdom and years of education experience as she answers these questions and more: Q:Tell us about your inspiration for writing your latest book Max and Her Stacks. Q: Why do you think parents should encourage their children to make reading a priority? Q: You taught high school English, why are you now writing children’s books? Be sure to follow Joyce, subscribe to her free newsletter, and check out her beautiful books. You'll find links below along with two other special book recommenedations. Joyce McCullough's website and Newsletter Sign-Up: https://joycemccullough.com  Joyce's Books:Look for the Pink Ribbons: https://a.co/d/esiMgbE  Max and her Stacks: https://www.amazon.com/Max-Her-Stacks-Joyce-McCullough/dp/1637971338 Joyce's Book Recommendations: Questions for Kids Series, by Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Compassion Storybook Bible, by Crystal Bowman  https://www.amazon.com/Compassion-Storybook-Bible-Sue-Schlesman/dp/1637971249 Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈Love this podcast episode? Please leave a positive rating/review and share this episode with a friend ❤️Visit our websites at: https://www.karenferg.com/https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/ Find our books on Amazon:Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Sandra Chambers: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sandra-Chambers/author/B00OHLARMO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1740085397&sr...