I believe the best stories don't just help us become better readers—they help us become more connected.

They give us something to laugh about, wonder about, talk about, and remember together. That's the kind of reading life I hope to inspire through Cherry Picked Books.

Some of my favorite memories involve books, but not because I read every page perfectly. They're about reading together on the couch, being caught up in a silly moment, and remembering how a book made us feel long after we closed it.

That's what Cherry Picked Books is all about.

Through the Cherry Mail Club, every recommendation, letter, and little surprise is thoughtfully chosen to help families slow down, connect, and create meaningful reading moments together.

A little about me

By day, I'm a teacher and reading specialist. I'm also a mom, lifelong reader, and someone who genuinely loves helping people discover books they'll adore. I love making connections in general!

Over the years I've recommended hundreds (probably thousands!) of books to students, friends, parents, and fellow readers. Eventually I realized my favorite part wasn't simply recommending books—it was matching the right book with the right person at exactly the right time.

That's where Cherry Picked Books began.