Why it’s important to read SOLD, one of 2024’s most challenged books
October 5-11 is Banned Books Week, an event to bring awareness to the problem of censorship in America. This year, I'm reviewing the banned book SOLD.
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.
Democracy 101: what you need to know about liberal democracy
Here's another important political term we should understand: Liberal Democracy. Read on!
Dive into the secrets of Generations: what I learned from the book
I got some interesting insights from Generations, Dr. Twenge's evaluation of why generations of people are so different. Check it out!
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!
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.