Welcome to Everkind

The Magic of Reading Together: Why I Wrote the Everkind Tales

Hello and welcome!

I am so happy to finally share this space with you. This blog is the official home for Little Renee of Sunshine and the Everkind Tales, but more importantly, it is a place where we can talk about the power of connection.

I wrote these stories with a very specific audience in mind: the children in my neighborhood. Watching them play, grow, and navigate their world reminded me of how vital it is for the adults in their lives to have tools that deepen our bonds with them.

Stories as a Bridge

I believe that a good book is a bridge. It provides a quiet moment in a busy day for a caregiver and a child to sit close, look at the same world on the page, and talk about things that matter.

In the Everkind Tales, I wanted to explore "Everyday Magic," not the kind that comes from a wand, but the kind that comes from empathy, patience, and sisterhood. These stories are meant to be a springboard for conversations between you and your little ones about big feelings and small acts of kindness.

What You Can Expect

Going forward, I will use this blog to share more than just book updates. You can look forward to:

• Connection Tips: Simple ways to use storytelling to bond with your children.

• Behind the Scenes: A look at how the neighborhood children inspired the characters in Renee’s world.

• Kindness in Action: Resources for fostering emotional intelligence at home and in the classroom.

Thank you for being part of this journey. I look forward to growing this community of "Everkind" caregivers together.

I’d love to hear from you: What is your favorite time of day to read with the children in your life? Let me know in the comments!