Margo is joined by book-loving, notebook-hoarding literacy teacher educator who is on a mission to change lives one book and one notebook at a time, Stephanie Affinito. Stephanie blogs about the power of leading literate lives and podcasts weekly on books and reading, writing and notebooks and everything in between. Stephanie shares about the transformative power of reading and writing and how her own personal journey of rediscovering creativity through self-expression and the joy of literature.   Margo and Stephanie discuss: Reading and writing as a form of therapy Understanding restorative reading practices The science behind reading for mental and physical health The connection between literacy and emotional well-being Encouraging joyful reading habits Building a book apothecary The importance of starting with achievable goals Establishing rituals around reading And so much more   Connect with Stephanie: www.alitlife.com  www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit  www.facebook.com/AffinitoLit  www.twitter.com/AffinitoLit  www.threads.net/@affinitolit  www.getliterate.co stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/envelopesofliteratelove stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/workwithstephanie   Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill