Why you should try the new Connections game from the NYT
Hey Word Nerds! The fun new Connections game offers new ways to challenge your language skills.
Author: Julia Tomiak
I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
Scary trend: Book challenges causing more self-censorship
Here's what increasing book challenges are doing to our school librarians.
How to pronounce Appalachia, from one who lives here
I've been livin' here for decades, so you can trust me to know how to say Appalachia correctly. Read a bit more about this rich region where I live.
Learn more about immigration from Sanctuary
While I still have a lot to learn, I gained a lot of insight on immigration from the YA dystopian novel Sanctuary.
We need to rethink labor this Labor Day
In the past several years, my thoughts about labor have changed dramatically. It's time for America to change its attitude about labor as well. Happy Labor Day!
Why I love The Lincoln Highway
Why The Lincoln Highway is one of my five star books of the year.