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Readers Favorite Books of 2013

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

I’m honored that you’re pausing in your busy holiday preparations to visit the Word Nerd.  If you’re looking for something good to read after ...

Awesome Young Adult Books/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Where to Find “Essential Books” for Summer Reading

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

A few weeks ago, I posted the list of the 2013 Children’s Choice Book Award Winners to help readers find good books for long summer days. That list has be...

How to encourage reading

How to Use Goodreads: Adding Books

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 24 Comments

Are you worried that adding books to a Goodreads profile will take up hours of time? Fear not! I've done the research and you can update your online library ...

How to encourage reading

Word Nerds’ Favorite Books of 2012

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

A great list of favorite books from 2012 from my family and my readers. Also, I share the winner of the 2012 My Favorite Things giveaway.

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Why Banned Book Week Has Me Thinking

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 23 Comments

The buzz about Banned Book Week has begun, even though officially the week doesn’t start until September 30th.  Search the topic, and you’ll find websites, read...

How to encourage reading

Summer Reading: Ideas for Kids

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Only two weeks into summer vacation, and it’s started already.  I’m not going to mention the “b word.”  I forbid my children to use the “b word”, because they h...

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