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Why I love Ten Thousand Tries

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Ten Thousand Tries is a heart warming story of perseverance, loss, soccer, and the fragility of family. It launches today! Let me tell you why I love it!

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

Summer Reading Suggestions

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Some great reading suggestions for the pool, the beach, or the hammock.

Book reviews/Recommended kid lit

Why You Must Read Guinevere St. Clair

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

If you like kid lit with great characters and a bit of mystery, check out Guinevere St. Clair.

How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Why You Should Read Maniac Magee

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Maniac Magee is great summer kid lit that readers of all ages would enjoy. Be sure to read it with a homemade butterscotch krimpet.

Book reviews/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Why I Love See You At Harry’s

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Learn more about See You at Harry's, a great coming of age book for tweens.

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