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How to encourage reading/Words and Technology

Barnes and Noble to Team Up with Microsoft

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

A few months ago, I wrote a post about how the future of books depended on Barnes and Noble.  Recently I heard some encouraging news: Barnes and Noble is joinin...

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Children’s Book Week 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

My kids have spoiled me; they eagerly seek out books and love trips to the library.  But I know not all moms share this luxury, and that for many kids reading f...

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Liebster Awards

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Besides being a word nerd, I’m also an extrovert, so I love meeting new people.  Thanks to the power of modern technology, I don’t have to live in a...

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Enter the Fantastic World of The Night Circus

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Chocolate mice.  Cinnamon pastries.  A cloud maze to explore.  These are only some of the exciting treats waiting for you in The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenste...

How to encourage reading

Honoring National Poetry Month

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

In last week’s post, I tried to get you in touch with your inner poet by sharing some great works of poetry to read.  This week, I’m going to encourage you to w...

How to encourage reading

Exposing My Family to National Poetry Month!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Poetry. Does this word make you smile, or cringe?  Word nerds should love poetry.  It’s concentrated language, without all of the articles and prepositions to i...

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