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Three Ideas for Getting Kids to Read

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

It's Children's Book Week, and the organizers have lots of cool ideas for getting kids excited about books. I'll share three...

How to encourage reading/News from book business/Recommended kid lit

My First Author Event: The Heir by Kiera Cass

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

My first experience with a live author event. Much glitter, much learned.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Favorite Authors/News from book business/Recommended kid lit

Vote in the Goodreads Choice Awards

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Voting has started for the Goodreads Choice Awards, book awards chosen solely by readers. Support your favorite books and find new things to read.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Improving vocabulary

What Does Syllogism Mean?

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

While reading the spooky YA paranormal novel Dream Boy, I came across this new word: syllogism. Do you know what it means? Come learn with me...

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My Writing Process Blog Tour

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 15 Comments

Don't you want to know what I do all day, when I'm not feeding/laundering/cleaning four children? My writing keeps me sane!

Book reviews/Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters/Recommended kid lit

What You Should Know about The Fault in Our Stars Before You See the Movie

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

My 12 year old daughter wants to see TFIOS, but she doesn't even know what the book is about. There are a few things she, and you, might want to know...

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