Why and how to practice gratitude this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to start a gratitude practice. Here's how!
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.
Fly your nerd flag with a fun word: palimpsest
Not only is palimpsest fun to say, it has a very interesting meaning. Learn a new word and show it off this weekend!
Why you should read The Invisible Life of Addie Larue
Fall is a good time for dark, spooky reads, but I don't do scary. I do enjoy fantasy, and Addie Larue is a good one!
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.
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.