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Wondrous Words Wednesday
How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

More Vocabulary from Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore: Derelict

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, a meme hosted by Kathy of bermudaonion.net.  It’s a great way to learn new words! Today I’m sharing my last wor...

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How to encourage reading

How Audio Books Can Help You Read More

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 16 Comments

So many books, so little time. Listening to audio books can help you read more!

Book reviews/How to encourage reading

Why You Should Read Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

A few weeks ago, I encountered a problem.  I had to drive ten hours round trip in less than a day and a half, and I wanted entertainment.  I would have my 13-ye...

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Ready to learn a new word?  Excellent!  Join me for Kathy’s Wondrous Words Wednesday meme and nurture your inner word nerd. My word today comes from the b...

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Vocabulary from Code Name Verity: Parsimonious

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Are you ready to learn today?  Great!  We can all pick up some new words thanks to Kathy at Bermuda Onion and her Wondrous Words Wednesday meme. My new vocabula...

How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

How To Get Kids Excited About Poetry: Reverso

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

Poetry is so good for Word Nerds. Find out why, and what a "reverso" poem is.

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