Slowly but surely, our shelves at The Storystead are beginning to bloom with stories. It might not look like much yet, but every spine that joins this little library is a seed of something bigger. It is a story waiting to meet its reader. We’re not just collecting books; we’re cultivating a space for connection,…

Every story starts somewhere. The Storystead began as a quiet idea, a little patch of imagination. I was inspired after a class I took. I had to read 200 pictures book that season. It reminded me of using books when I was a therapist. Storystead is a place that honors the wonder of childhood reading…

Database Stock photos by Vecteezy Hi friends! 👋 You may notice a sudden wave of new book entries appearing on The Storystead. That’s because, for the next few weeks, this website is doubling as part of a graduate school database design project. While I work through the technical requirements, I’ll be adding a large number…

At The Storystead, stories are chosen with heart and intention. Some books are tender, some are joyful, some are challenging, and some shine a light into places we don’t always talk about easily. Because of that range, I use two kinds of content guidance: Sensitivity Notices and Trigger Warnings. Each serves a different purpose, and…

It might surprise people who love libraries as much as I do, but lately I’ve been buying my own copies of children’s and YA books instead of borrowing them. My shelves are ready for stories, and there’s a little bit of magic in that choice. Each book bought is an opportunity for more. It is…