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Why You Should Read Paper Towns

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Paper Towns the movie opens next week!  Of course I’ve read the book, and I’m giving you the scoop on what you need to know before you see the movie...

Favorite Characters/News from book business/Recommended kid lit

Why Stories Are Important

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Sometimes, a story can teach better than any lecture could. Learn about new research showing how the Harry Potter stories changed attitudes toward disadvantage...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/Favorite Characters/How to encourage reading

What You Should Know About Insurgent Before You See the Movie

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Insurgent opens March 20, 2015. An avid Fan Girl and I will tell you what you need to know.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/Favorite Characters/Recommended kid lit

Three Kid Lit Gift Ideas

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Need a gift for a kid in your life? Or do you enjoy kid lit yourself? I've got micro reviews of three great Kid Lit books that you might enjoy.

Book reviews/Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters

Three Books, Three CDs, Three Quotes for My Three Girls

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 30 Comments

My guest Eli Pacheco shares 3 essential books, CDs, and quotes he'd like to give to his girls. Which books, music and quotes would you pass on to your kids as ...

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Banned Book Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 24 Comments

Yes, The Perks of Being a Wallflower has lots of controversial content, but it also has a thoughtful narrator and lots of good introspection. My banned books w...

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