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What Is a Dark Sky Community?

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Have you ever heard of a Dark Sky Community? It's a pretty cool concept... and it's better for us!

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

What is a balaclava?

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Do you know what a balaclava is? It could keep you toasty warm. The Word Nerd explains.

How to encourage reading

How To Raise Strong Readers

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Tricks for getting kids to read... a useful resource!

How to encourage reading

Where to Find “Must Read Books”

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Looking for the "Top 100 Books of all time"? I have some great reading lists to share.

Favorite Authors/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Summer Reading Giveaway Winner!

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

And the giveaway winner is...

How to encourage reading

How to Buy Books on a Budget

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Love books but hate spending lots of money on them? My guest Carol has several great tips for finding affordable books.

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