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Mark Overmeyer's avatar

Simply gorgeous essay, Anne. Thank you.

Anne Sulsky's avatar

Thanks, Mark!

Hannah B Whitaker's avatar

So powerful and poignant! I love how family anchor texts get their power through a shared evolution and meaning making. Can't wait to hear about more anchoring reads as she grows up!

Jenna Vandenberg's avatar

I love how you have an anchor text for your family. It so perfect for giving a family a secret language and a way to talk about all the hard stuff.

Our family's is SAVE ME A SEAT by Gita Varadarajan and Sarah Weeks.

Anne Sulsky's avatar

Yes! Save me a Seat is new to me! Thanks for sharing : )

Ruth Poulsen's avatar

Touching story! Thank you for sharing it with us.

Fit To Teach's avatar

This is the good stuff.