Once Upon a Wednesday

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Once Upon a Wednesday

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☀️📚 A summer reading club. Where stories and friendships grow.✨️
Read-alouds, activities & community.
📍Clovis, CA

07/04/2026

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 Happy Fourth of July! 💙🤍❤️🇺🇸

Wishing all of our Once Upon a Wednesday families a joyful and safe Independence Day!

Whether you're spending today with family, enjoying a backyard barbecue, watching fireworks, or simply relaxing together, we hope you find time to make memories that your children will carry with them for years to come. ✨

As you celebrate, don't forget that some of the sweetest moments happen in the quiet ones—sharing a meal, telling stories, laughing together, or reading a favorite book before bedtime. 📚🧡

From our reading family to yours, have a wonderful Fourth of July!
We'll see you next Wednesday as we continue our Matilda adventure together. 🌿📖

❤️ Happy Independence Day! 💙

07/02/2026

📚✨ Another Wonderful Wednesday Together! ✨📚

Another week, another chapter, and another opportunity to grow together through reading. 🧡

This week, our readers dove deeper into Matilda by exploring Chapters 7–9. Together, we:
📖 Shared who our favorite characters are—and why they stand out to us.
🎨 Drew our favorite part of the story so far, bringing the pages to life through creativity.
🧠 Played a fun character traits guessing game, using clues to identify different characters from the story. ✏️ Expanded our vocabulary by learning and discussing new words from Chapters 7–9.

It's such a joy to watch these young readers think deeply, express their ideas, and encourage one another.

Thank you to our wonderful families for continuing to support your young readers and for being part of this growing community.
📖One chapter closer, one story stronger. We'll see you next Wednesday. 📚🌿🧡

06/22/2026

📚 Book Rec Monday 📚

This week's recommendation is Cinder the Bubble-Breathing Dragon by Jessica Anderson 🐉🫧🧡

Cinder is a dragon with a unique problem—while other dragons breathe fire, Cinder breathes bubbles! As he navigates feeling different from those around him, young readers are reminded that our differences can become our greatest strengths.

Filled with heart, encouragement, and a positive message about self-acceptance, this story opens the door to meaningful conversations about confidence, perseverance, and embracing what makes us unique.
Perfect for families, classrooms, and young readers who need a reminder that they don't have to be like everyone else to shine. ✨

Have you read Cinder the Bubble-Breathing Dragon? We'd love to hear what your family thought!
And as always, share a favorite children's book recommendation in the comments below. Let's keep growing our community bookshelf together. 📖🧡

06/18/2026

📚🧡 Day One was a success! 🧡📚

Thank you to every family who joined us for our very first Once Upon a Wednesday and making it special.

A special thanks to Fresno County Public Library for providing a welcoming space for our gathering. We are grateful for your support and for all you do to promote literacy and community in Fresno.🧡

Thank you for trusting me with a small part of your summer.
This is only Chapter One, and I can't wait to continue the story with you. ✨
See you next Wednesday! 🧡📚

06/08/2026

Sunday Shelf Talk 🌿

You are enough.
Not because of what you accomplished this week.
Not because of how much you gave, fixed, finished, or achieved.
You are enough simply because you are you.

As a new week begins, may you remember that your value isn't something you earn—it is something you already have.
Carry that with you this week.🧡

06/04/2026

✨📚 In Just 2 Weeks, We Begin! 📚✨

The countdown is on! In just two weeks, we'll gather for our very first Once Upon a Wednesday reading club session.🧡

Together, we'll spend our Wednesdays sharing stories, building friendships, growing our love of reading, and exploring the wonderful world of Matilda by Roald Dahl.

We can't wait to welcome our young readers and their families for a summer filled with books, imagination, and community. 🌿📖

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to join us!
Registration link is in our bio ✨

Who's excited for our first Wednesday together? 📚🧡

06/01/2026

📚Book Rec Monday 📚

This week's recommendation is Happy Beeing Me by Glyncora Murphy 🐝💛

Follow Benny the honey bee on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery as he learns that being himself is more than enough. Through beautiful illustrations and gentle rhymes, this story encourages children to embrace their unique qualities and find confidence in who they are.
A sweet reminder for readers of all ages that we don't have to be anyone else—we can be happy being ourselves. ✨

Have you read Happy Beeing Me? Or do you have a favorite book that encourages self-confidence and kindness? Share your recommendations below! 📖💛

05/30/2026

📚 Supporting Our Reading Community 💛

As Once Upon a Wednesday continues to grow, we’re so grateful for every family who’s joining this reading journey. 🌿

We’re gathering support for a few simple club needs like:
📖 Book sleeves to help protect our shared books
✏️ Reading journals
🎨 Craft and activity supplies
📚 General materials for weekly sessions

If you’d like to help support the club, even in a small way, it truly makes a difference in creating a consistent, welcoming space for our young readers.
If you feel led to contribute, Venmo is 🤍
You’re also always welcome to message me directly if you’d prefer that route.

Thank you for being part of this growing community 📖✨

05/29/2026

💛 Family Table Fridays 💛

Today’s question for the table:
📖 What book from your childhood do you still remember most?
Maybe it made you laugh, feel brave, cry a little, or simply made you love reading. We’d love to hear the stories that stayed with your family through the years.

Share yours below ✨📚

05/25/2026

📚 Book Rec Monday:
Today we’re sharing meaningful stories that help children learn about courage, kindness, service, and remembrance.
What books is your family reading today? Share below ❤️📚

Each week we gather around books in a simple, cozy way—nothing formal, just a shared love of reading and connection.

Here’s what you’ll find here each week:
📖 Book recommendations shared between families
✨ A gentle reminder as we turn the pages toward Wednesday
🌿 Our Wednesday reading circle moments
💛 Family conversations and questions

There’s no pressure here—just an open invitation to join in however it fits your family.
Even reading one page together counts.
We’re so glad you’re here. Pull up a chair, stay awhile, and let’s grow a love of reading together. 📖🤍

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