July - September 2026
Book of the Month
Every month this year, we have been focusing on a different category of book, and now we're talking about nonfiction!
Did you know? Nonfiction supports the growth of:
- Confidence
- Focus and attention
- Reading stamina
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary Growth
- Curiosity and inquiry
- Critical thinking
- Independence
When given the opportunity to choose their own books, 80% of first graders choose nonfiction.*
From animals to outer space, and from numbers to scientific discovery, nonfiction helps kids understand how the world works and how they fit in it. Each page connects what they read to real life, building deeper knowledge of the world around them.
Starminster
Above London, a hidden city lies in the sky, where special humans with wings live and soar. After spending her entire life in a rhubarb shed, is Astrid really meant to join them? Be swept along with Astrid into a breathtaking, magical world of incredible adventures and mystery.
This is the first book in a trilogy (the other two are on their way!), and I can't wait to find out what happens next.
Age: 9-13yrs, $9.99
*From a study by Kathleen AJ Mohr, published in the Journal of Literacy Research
Where's Rachel?
For September - October our Hope Bags are back! 🧡
Each $24 bag contains $40 in books in a cute tote bag that can be colored! Know an organization that would like to receive a set of Hope Bags for their participants? Let's set up a book drive for them! Contact me and we can brainstorm.
Oct 6-7: St Philip Lutheran Preschool book fair
Oct 10-11: MumFest in New Bern
Oct 15-25: NC State Fair in the Commercial Building
Oct 24: ROCtober at Raleigh Oak Charter
Nov 4: WEEcare FV book fair
Nov 5-6: Benson Memorial Preschool book fair
Nov 7 @ 9-4: Reindeer Day at Rolesville High School
Nov 14 @ 9-4: Mistletoe Market at Wakefield High School
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Summer is winding down...Where did the time go? 😅 All of the kids are back in school, I'm catching up on projects around the house, and book fairs are getting scheduled!
It is that weird in-between time when we are transitioning back into school routines, but it's still 90F+ outside, but we're planning for fall and Christmas activities at the same time. Also, with 4 kids in 2 different schools, the amount of emails/notifications I get daily feels like a job in itself. 😄
Hang in there, everyone! We will be adjusted to the craziness soon...right?
Blessings always,
—Rachel
Why Snowflake Readers? The name is primarily meant to honor my children, who came from frozen donor embryos, and the fact that I wouldn't have joined PaperPie (formerly Usborne Books & More) if it wasn't for them. However, I believe that every child, every current and future reader, has their own unique needs that books fulfill. You may be able to see similarities between one snowflake and another, but no two are identical.
Copyright 2026 PaperPie, All Rights Reserved. Rachel Keeler is a Brand Partner and certified Educational Services Representative with PaperPie, a division of EDC Publishing. She is based in Raleigh, NC.
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