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Improving vocabulary

What is phrenology? Ruling on swim caps sparks controversy

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

A news story about swim caps for black athletes sparked a word lookup: phrenology. Do you know what it means?

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

Five books to improve perspective

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Here are five great books to help you broaden your perspective on race, privilege, and how to best help other people.

Book review of Stamped from the Beginning
Book reviews/Favorite Authors

Why you must read Stamped from the Beginning

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Stamped from the Beginning is a 500 page read that is well worth your effort. Here's why...

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