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Good News for Printed Books

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Good news! The sales of printed books are up!

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How Technology Can Encourage Reading

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Technology can help the poorest people have access to education and books - learn how some people are making it happen.

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How E-readers Are Improving Literacy With Worldreader

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Worldreader.org wants to use technology eradicate illiteracy. Find out how!

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How Do E Readers Influence Reading Habits?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 15 Comments

Do e readers promote reading? A 2012 study says yes. Learn about the results, and my own "case study" in the post.

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New Vocab from the iPad

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

We finally got an iPad, and I love every swiping moment I spend with it.  So easy, intuitive, and fun.   My kids love it too; note the charger plugged in?  They...

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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