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Laurie Mattaliano

North America

Life and literacy one step at a time: tales from your Barefoot Books Ambassador team

Interests: literacy, kit lit, books, children's books, reluctant readers, book reviews, early readers, multicultural, #weneeddiversebooks, bookfairs, fundraisers, wahm, wah, Barefoot Books

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Why This Teacher, Literacy Specialist & Mom Chose Barefoot Books

I simply LOVED this story by Emily at Literacy Nest - about all the reasons she chose Barefoot Books. As a mom, a special educator and literacy specialist her insight is powerful indeed. Barefoot is too undiscovered by too many! I am so glad Emily found us and beyond thrilled... Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2015 at *Footnotes Blog

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The Best Reasons to Join Barefoot Books

Our partners at Barefoot Books compiled this list of the "Top 5 Reasons to Become a Barefoot Books Ambassador" .... and we couldn't agree more. Though we Ambassadors decided to give it our own spin... What will your Top 5 Reasons be? Guess you won't know til you join...... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2015 at *Footnotes Blog

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It's the Best Time to JOIN Barefoot Books!

Barefoot Books only registration sale of 2015 is going on NOW! Click through to see all the details on this exciting opportunity! It's a great incentive to choose this wonderful, mission based opportunity & get your new year off to a great and inspired start! Use code: NEWYOU to claim... Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2015 at *Footnotes Blog

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Family Holiday (with kids) Survival Kit

Want to know how to be a hero this holiday season? Arrive at your festive gatherings with books, activities and crafts! Contact a Barefoot Books Ambassador to begin. Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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Magic Light (a giveaway!) via Raising Humans

Thrilled to share a beautiful review of one of Barefoot Books newest titles: "Chandra's Magic Light". The review and accompanying giveaway are offered by mom blogger and creater of "Raising Humans" AKA Tricia: "I come downstairs in the morning, my little boy on my hip. He still wakes so very... Continue reading

Reblogged Oct 9, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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Join Our Open Call : Wednesday 8/27 4p EST #foundersclub

Join us for an open conference call this Wednesday! Meet Barefoot Books President, Jessica Kim (she's certain to knock your socks off!) and learn all about the Barefoot Books Ambassador program as well as the opportunity to join now as a "Founding Member". Our mission is to: "Share Stories, Connect... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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Do You Pigeonhole Your Little Reader?

I have been in the business of children's books for nearly ten years. Ten years of selling, celebrating and sharing that which is most near and dear to me: children's literature. For the most part it is a fairy tale life, though fairy tales, by definition, most always contain a... Continue reading

Posted Aug 13, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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Childhood Favorite Book #TBT

I've been thinking a lot about some of my favorite books from when I was child. I often wonder what my kids will remember as their favorites, which of our books have made an impression on them and why. I have such vivid memories of certain books. Some of my... Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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Build Your Home Library with FREE Books From Barefoot Books!

Earn free books for your home library! Continue reading

Posted Aug 4, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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What You NEED for Your Next Book Club

Book aside, what you need for your next book club gathering Continue reading

Posted Aug 2, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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The Many Benefits of a Wordless Book

Research based benefits of wordless books for preschool, elementary and learning challenges Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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New Summer Cocktail : The Princess & The Pea

We Barefoot Books Ambassadors have just returned from our national conference: "Own Your Story" - as conferences go (when you are part of a fabulous company) it was amazing - inspirational - motivating and rib cage aching fun. Friday night we were invited to a test a new Barefoot Books... Continue reading

Posted Jun 2, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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The Best Barefoot Book? Shrinking Sam

Diane Shampine, Barefoot Books Ambassador, What's your favorite Barefoot Book? ### After receiving a free book from Barefoot Books, I instantly became hooked. I get drawn in to each and every Barefoot story I read. They are unlike any other children’s books I have ever read or seen before. The... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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Barefoot Books Ambassadors #Giveabook

Shared by Barefoot Books Ambassador Team Member: Connie Woodbury I saw a post on our Barefoot Books Ambassador Facebook Page, encouraging us to participate in International Book Giving Day. I clicked on it to see what it was all about as it looked like a great idea! I have say... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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The Best Barefoot Book? Herb the Vegetarian Dragon

Meghan Wilson, Barefoot Books Ambassador : What's your favorite Barefoot Book? When my first born was just a babe, my husband and I packed ourselves up and drove to New York City for our first family vacation. With little one strapped to Daddy's chest, we traipsed over the city, hitting... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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What's Your Favorite @BarefootBooks Title?

Pamela DeCicco, Barefoot Books Ambassador : What's your favorite Barefoot Book? To quote my nine year old daughter. "I love this story it is a fairy tale that is a mystery, because you don't know what is happening. And I love the pictures, they are so pretty the way they... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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The 8 Best ABC & 123 Books

We book people, know there are many passionate opinions about what are the best books for kids. Many such opinions make their way onto "Best of" lists and info graphics and blog posts all claiming their best-est-ness. We Barefoot Books Ambassadors notice that often the books listed, highlighted and praised,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2014 at *Footnotes Blog

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Only Spanish Books for my Kids! » Spanish Playground

The following story is reblogged from the blog: Spanish Playground, Resources for Teaching Spanish to Children, 9/19/2013 *** Hi! Hola! My name is Jen, and I am a wife and mother of two, Michael (4) and MarySol (3). I used to be a high school Spanish teacher, but now my... Continue reading

Reblogged Sep 24, 2013 at *Footnotes Blog

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Book Fair to Benefit Homeless Children

Much of the work done by Barefoot Books Ambassadors is in the realm of community fund-raising. This week we are highlighting a relationship with MA Barefoot Books Ambassador Sheila MaGovern and Bright Horizons. Shelia is hosting a book fair at Bright Horizons University Park, in Cambridge Ma. Book Fair &... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2013 at *Footnotes Blog

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Congratulations to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge!

I can't think of one single Barefoot Books Ambassador who doesn't love "The Prince's Bedtime" (a Barefoot Books best seller). He's the little chap jumping for joy over the birth of the #royalbaby. It's an exciting time indeed in the land of fairy tales! Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2013 at *Footnotes Blog

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Bye Bye Amazon : Barefoot is a Book Seller for Humans

Is there anyone who doesn't like shopping in a book store, just being in a book store? Modern commerce, retail corporate giants and commercialism have all but killed the nostalgic independent book stores of yore. It's a sad reality. I'll be the first to admit I do shop at Amazon... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2013 at *Footnotes Blog

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Natural Parenting with Team Member: Allison Fullenkamp

Allison Fullenkamp is a Barefoot Books Ambassador who practices Natural Parenting. She owns a store in Troy, Ohio called Samozrejme a “mama-owned” store that focuses on cloth diapers and diapering accessories, as well as eco-friendly, natural family living and parenting items such as reusable lunch/snack items, mama cloth, vibrational jewelry,... Continue reading

Reblogged Apr 8, 2013 at *Footnotes Blog

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Should Your School Book Fair be Barefoot?

What's different about a Barefoot Books School Book Fair? Simply, put: A lot. A Barefoot Books School Book Fair, for starters, is all about books! Not just any books mind you, but great quality, beautiful, library-worthy books. Kids, teachers and librarians alike love our Book Fairs and your community will... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2013 at *Footnotes Blog

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Encouraging "Connectedness" and Giving Back, Barefoot

I would like to share a story in regard to a National Jr. Honor Society community service project recently organized by my son. Books For Africa Bracelets Neal is 13 and an avid reader. This past Christmas he used his own money to donate a book to Africa through my... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2013 at *Footnotes Blog

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Do you Love Books? Join Barefoot Books Today!

Do you love children's books - you should join us! Joining the Barefoot Books Ambassador Program was never so sweet (or easy). Starting today the Barefoot Ambassador Program starter kit is only $89.99! Your kit includes everything you need to get off an running Barefoot (including retail value of $300... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2013 at *Footnotes Blog

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