Have you ever read a book and felt like youâd actually been to that place?
Me too. Once, while standing in line at an amusement park, I met a couple who told me they were visiting from Maine. And I almost said, âOh, I was just in Maine!â Except Iâve never actually been to Maine. I had just read a book that was set in Maine, and it was so immersive, it felt like Iâd been there.
Thatâs the power of books. They take you places.
Books help us experience different narratives and cultures from all over the world and throughout history. They give us a taste of places and people we might not otherwise encounter. Reading books can enhance our real travel experiences, too.
Today, Iâve invited RAR Premium Coordinator Leilani Curtis to join me to talk about how books take us places. Plus, weâll share a very fun new booklist weâve created and plans for a whole new series of lists that will be coming up!Â
In this episode, youâll hear:Â
- How stories help us forge connections to places
- Our perspective about the way reading can inspire family adventures, big and small
- Tips for tailoring travel reading around your childâs interests and your destination
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Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/books-take-you-places
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