Grandma Diane’s Story Time

By Diane Davies

 Qovid-19 Quarantine is beginning to feel like the new normal – I guess.  It seems funny still not to just jump in my car and head off here and there to do my little errands.  I think twice about running off to the grocery store and/or the drug store.  I need a haircut so bad that I’m about ready to take a scissors after it myself!  Perhaps it is NOT the new normal just yet.

 On March 23, 2020, my grandkids and I started Grandma Diane’s Story Time.  Facebook LIVE presented the easiest way to video and share.  So every weekday since, finds the three of us or sometimes just two, at 11:00 a.m. central time ready to video the story for the day.  Our intent was to provide good children’s literature to the new distance learning endeavor and at the same time provide a bit of a break for the parents. 

 In the past five weeks, we’ve read, recorded and archived on www.dianedavies.com, over twenty stories three of which were my children’s books.  We are beginning to average between 50 to 75 views a day on facebook alone.  Let me share with you a few of the wonderful responses that are coming in:

Such a lovely story.  -CS

            Super idea to see the book as you read.  -VA

            I love your idea.  -PM

            Thank you Diane.  -KM

            I’m ready to be read to.  -KZ

            Love the books you choose.  Many of my favorites.  -NT

            Love it when Diane reads.  -KN

            Lilly can’t wait for tomorrow.  -KL

            You have a great new hobby.  -LF

Diane, even as an adult there is something soothing and fun having

you read a book! - KH

Keep up the great work! Jake loves getting to see the "behind the scene" work that goes into a production. It has inspired him to make videos, and learn patience in the process. 😁 💕 -DT

 And from some of the authors:

 I’m delighted that you read my book as part of your story time!  I remember Hastings well…it’s where I got the idea for my book, VOTE! .  Eileen Christelow

 It's a great thing you are doing and please tell your young readers "Hello" from me.

All the best, Janet Stevens

Please tell all your listeners to stay safe!  Happy reading!    Jean Reagan 

This is such a great idea! Your web site is wonderful and that must be your adorable grandson in the cowboy hat!  I would love for you to read my book! It would be an honor!  Stay safe and healthy!Sincerely,  Laura Numeroff

What good work you are doing!  And thank you for thinking of Rattletrap Car.  Wishing you all the best.  I will check out your website. Stay safe and healthy, Phyllis Root