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How to encourage reading

How to complete a summer reading challenge

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Want to do more reading this summer - especially since we're still kinda in quarantine? My guest shares some interesting reading challenges.

How to encourage reading

A peek into celebrity bookshelves

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Today, a guest post from Isabel Cabrera of Global English Editing. Reading books has so many benefits. Science shows that reading can make us mentally shar...

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Fun reads for a serious time

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Suggesting reading to keep your spirits up during #COVID19

Banned Books Week 2019 via ALA
How to encourage reading

Banned Books Around the World

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

It's 2019 and books are still being banned in the US and around the world. Check out an interesting infographic. #BannedBooksWeek

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How to encourage reading

A reading quote

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

An inspirational quote for a time of long summer days and political debates

How to encourage reading

Friday Inspiration: #KidsNeedBooks

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Good news for your weekend: it is possible to do small great things. Inspiration from #KidsNeedBooks

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