From the headlines: What you need to know about gerrymandering
We've all been hearing a lot about gerrymandering, but have you paused to wonder where this strange word came from? I have, of course!
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.
One powerful lesson from Van Gogh’s legacy
How our family vacation, 8 people strong, reinforced the value of family.
What you need to know about E Lockhart’s upcoming YA release, We Fell Apart
We Fell Apart mixes intrigue with family dysfunction for a solid, but not my favorite, contemporary YA novel. Will be released Nov 2025.
Why The Wedding People makes a great summer read
Here's an entertaining book for you to read this summer - The Wedding People by Alison Espach.
Two important books for better women’s health
In celebration of Women's Health Month (May), here are two books I've used to help me tackle the challenges of menopause.
What you should know about one book the Naval Academy took out of its library
A review of a historical fiction book removed from the shelves of the US Naval Academy Library.