What Magic?

Your weekly guide to children's books, raising readers, and how to build a culture of reading in your home.

The bestselling newsletter from writer Sarah Bessey with exclusive essays, book conversations, good things, special devotional series, theology deep dives, community conversations, and so much more.

This site is meant to be a balm to soothe those who have been wounded by the sharp edge of reality & provides a place for you to dream, imagine & wonder. It's the wardrobe door that, when opened, magically allows you to be child-like again.

Musings (with a foodie-focus) about this unique life stage, generously defined. Now coming to you from Portugal.

Bits and Bobs from Elayne Crain's Brain; signing up gets you a monthly e-newsletter. BONUS: the Welcome email also links to my 27-page(!) "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" activity kit, stacked with activities your kiddos will enjoy!

Fiction writing exercises, craft essays, and reading recommendations from Matt Bell, author of APPLESEED and REFUSE TO BE DONE. Publishes monthly.

For when you're sick of feeling artistically inadequate. We need your creativity, Braveling. ✨ You have much to offer. 💗

Continuing the conversation about discerning our next right thing in faith, work, and life for those who want to move beyond the pro/con list with NYT Bestselling author and spiritual director, Emily P. Freeman.

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Ballast to the optimism of What Magic? also by Stephanie Alter Jones, this newsletter raises up areas of ache for honest lament

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

How to get writing done when the distractions of modern life are coming at you fast.