 When thinking about who to interview for my series of blog posts about how we interact with children's books, I immediately thought of my friend Edie Melson.
Edie is a writer, yes, so we already know she loves books. But she's also a thoughtful Christian woman whose life is grounded in her love of God's word and prayer. And, she's a grandma! So I was keen to ask how she uses children's books, and what she looks for when choosing them for her grandkids and family. Here's what she had to say:
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Reader Interview #1: Tanya Shliahov looks for children's books that 'tell the whole story'.10/2/2026  Reading, stories, faith and books. These are some of my favourite things. And – if you’ve been reading my blog posts or following some of my reviews – you’ll probably know I can be a bit picky.
But I got to thinking, surely I’m not the only fussy children’s book person out there. Surely there are other people who love kids’ books but appreciate a thoughtful approach to picking and choosing what they share. Maybe this love of children’s books goes back to their own childhood? Maybe they’ve got some good tips or even recommendations to share? Maybe I could create a series of blog posts where I interview them and find out! And guess what? That’s exactly what I’m going to do. Starting today as I chat with Tanya Shliahov! |
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