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Reading about racism

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

I'm on a mission to read widely about racism, and here are a few books I recommend.

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Traveling this summer? Here are five listening suggestions to help the time pass!

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

A compelling and important story about an All American athlete whose death by suicide shocked the U Penn campus in 2014.

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Quarantine is taking away some things, but also giving us more time. Austin Kleon has advice for how to use it well.

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Suggesting reading to keep your spirits up during #COVID19

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

It's Women's History Month! And here are three books about strong (fictional) women. Check 'em out!