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Good reasons to read the banned book Maus

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Maus has been banned and challenged for profanity, nudity, and violence. Here's why you need to read it.

Graphic on Banned Books Week, Sept 18/24, 2022
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Why we need to embrace reading books

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Why reading is important and needs to be protected. #Bannedbooks

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Blessed is a world that sings

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Sorry it’s been so long without a Word Nerd post! I’ve been busy with the chaos of child number 3 graduating from high school and prepping for colle...

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6 Steps to make a home library

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Book lovers! Get organized this spring with tips for setting up your home library.

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Nirvana Comics raises money to fight book banning

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

An inspiring story of how NIrvana Comics is fighting the trend of book banning

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World reading habits in 2021

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Some interesting data about reading habits in 2021. See how the US compares with the rest of the world, and popular books from the year!

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