What Is Your Screen Time to Reading Ratio?
How much time do you spend on screens versus reading? A recent study about kids, summer, and time spent reading has me fired up.
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.
Vocabulary from Gardening: Hermetically
I encountered a strange word while gardening: hermetically. Stop by to learn what it means.
Why You Should Read Maniac Magee
Maniac Magee is great summer kid lit that readers of all ages would enjoy. Be sure to read it with a homemade butterscotch krimpet.
Vocabulary from One Thousand Gifts: Coruscate
Ann Voskamp has introduced many new words to me, including this beautiful one: coruscate. Do you know what it means? Come learn with me.
What to Read at the Beach: Popcorn Books
My guest Carol Cooney explains "popcorn books" - great titles for beach reading. If you want something easy and light, Carol has ideas for you!
Why Commas Save Lives
I saw this on the t-shirt of a fellow tourist while my family explored The Seven Sacred Pools near Hana, Maui last December. You just can’t beat good gram...