When Storytime with the Grandkids Doesn't Go as Planned

A Forever Love Letter to Your Grandkids

November 18, 20252 min read

Introduction

What if the stories you read today became the love letters your grandkids carry for a lifetime? 💜

In this heartfelt video, I’m sharing the unexpected journey that led me from losing a 32-year career… to rediscovering the joy of storytime… to writing interactive children's stories designed to help kids speak up, explore, ask questions, and feel deeply seen.

If you're a long-distance grandparent who wants to stay close, even through a screen, this is for you.

Inside you'll hear:
✨ How my grandmother’s magical storytimes shaped everything
✨ The surprising career twist that pushed me back toward what I love
✨ Why interactive storytime matters more than ever for our grandkids
✨ How YOU can turn every Zoom or FaceTime read-aloud into a moment they never forget

Because when we read with our grandkids — near or far — we’re not just sharing a story.
We’re building confidence.
We’re building connection.
We’re building a legacy.

💜 Watch next: The Power of a Storytime Legacy (companion video)

If this speaks to your heart, I’d love for you to share your own storytime moment in the comments. Let’s build a community of grandparents who are changing the way stories are told.

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Tammy H. Kersey is a children’s picture book author and virtual grandparenting cheerleader, focused on helping to foster connections between grandparents and their grandkids, particularly if there are lots of miles between them. Kersey’s Rascally Pup Learns & Grows series features rhyming picture books, ideal for ages 4 to 8. Devoted to encouraging active storytimes and language curiosity, each story incorporates an element to naturally encourage activity, or lots of questions. The action is centered around a lively pup who is learning something new in each story. Kids can relate because he is learning through everyday experiences, just like they do!

Tammy H. Kersey

Tammy H. Kersey is a children’s picture book author and virtual grandparenting cheerleader, focused on helping to foster connections between grandparents and their grandkids, particularly if there are lots of miles between them. Kersey’s Rascally Pup Learns & Grows series features rhyming picture books, ideal for ages 4 to 8. Devoted to encouraging active storytimes and language curiosity, each story incorporates an element to naturally encourage activity, or lots of questions. The action is centered around a lively pup who is learning something new in each story. Kids can relate because he is learning through everyday experiences, just like they do!

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