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Why You Should Read Ultimatum

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

For a well written family drama geared toward young adult readers, try Ultimatum by K.M. Walton.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews

What You Should Know About 13 Reasons

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Have you heard the hype about 13 Reasons Why? Here's what you need to know re: this novel about teen suicide.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews

Book Reviews for Fans of YA and Non-fiction

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Five micro-reviews for you. Lots of good options here!

Awesome Young Adult Books/How to encourage reading/News from book business

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.

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