Fly your nerd flag with a fun word: palimpsest
Not only is palimpsest fun to say, it has a very interesting meaning. Learn a new word and show it off this weekend!
Author: Julia Tomiak
I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
Why you should read The Invisible Life of Addie Larue
Fall is a good time for dark, spooky reads, but I don't do scary. I do enjoy fantasy, and Addie Larue is a good one!
Why you should try the new Connections game from the NYT
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Scary trend: Book challenges causing more self-censorship
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How to pronounce Appalachia, from one who lives here
I've been livin' here for decades, so you can trust me to know how to say Appalachia correctly. Read a bit more about this rich region where I live.
Learn more about immigration from Sanctuary
While I still have a lot to learn, I gained a lot of insight on immigration from the YA dystopian novel Sanctuary.