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How to encourage reading/Words and Technology

How Technology Has Changed How Children Discover Reading

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Technology is a blessing and a curse; on the plus side, it's made reading more accessible for many kids. Learn how.

Book reviews/Recommended kid lit

Why You Should Read File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

We are traveling this Labor Day Weekend, and, for me, a road trip requires a good audio book. This collection of mini mysteries is fun, but might be best read ...

How to encourage reading/News from book business

What Is Your Screen Time to Reading Ratio?

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

How much time do you spend on screens versus reading? A recent study about kids, summer, and time spent reading has me fired up.

Improving vocabulary

Three Wondrous Words for Funny Children

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Vocabulary review inspired by the musings of three kids in a car pool. Topics include root beer, burps, and kindergarten relationships. Please join me for a s...

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