In today's episode Sharon shares some of her transformational reading experiences and a way for us to think about the things that shape us (be they books, experience or people). Hear what children's book characters have stuck with her and which one actually changed her. (Hint: She's a very skilled teacher!) Listen as she reads from Lydia Davis and talks about why she really appreciates reading prose written by poets. For anyone who loves books or is thinking about their own story (for a job interview or for fun!), this episode is for you.

“There are worse things to do when you’re in grade two than to spend your time building a dream.” – Iggy Peck

Ideas Shared The Books that Changed Me: EARLY YEARS Miss Nelson is Missing

HIGH SCHOOL The Great Gatsby

Heart of Darkness

COLLEGE Wild Iris

Praise

Proofs and Theories

Twentieth Century Pleasures

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

ADULT LIFE Domino, The Book of Decorating

Design Mom

A Visit from the Goon Squad

Freedom

This is Water

The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Iggy Peck, Architect

Resources and Links * Nanowrimo * Bernstein Bears * Frog and Toad * George and Martha * One Morning in Maine * Bridget to Terabithia * Franny and Zooey * A Separate Peace * Remodelista