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Category: How to encourage reading

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A New Way to Read Cheap: Amazon Prime Reading

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Love to read but don't want to spend a fortune? Amazon Prime has another fabulous benefit- 1,000+ books and magazines for Prime members to download.

How to encourage reading/News from book business

Banned Books Week Infographic

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Readers.com has created a fascinating infographic with pertinent information for Banned Books Week. Check it out!

How to encourage reading/Words and Technology

How Technology Has Changed How Children Discover Reading

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Technology is a blessing and a curse; on the plus side, it's made reading more accessible for many kids. Learn how.

How to encourage reading

How to Save a Wet Book

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Yikes! The ocean (or the water bottle) got your book! The Word Nerd can help.

Book reviews/How to encourage reading

Books to Give for Father’s Day

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Give Dad something useful this year - a great book! I have a few suggestions...

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

Perfect Summer Reads!

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

A great summer book is smart, entertaining, and not too demanding. Here are some ideas for you...

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