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Posted in celebrations, education, Enrichment, Learning, reading classes, reading improvement, self development, speed reading, speedreading, summer classes
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Happy Holidays? Merry Christmas?
I am posting this blog again as it is just as true now as it was when we first posted it. This blog is different from most. This isn’t about reading. It’s not about education and it’s personal, but I … Continue reading
Posted in celebrations, holidays
Tagged Christ child, Christian, Christmas, Facebook, God, Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, miracles, political correctness, seasons greetings
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Celebrate the Mighty Women in Your Life with These Books (Including Yourself)
Stories of Mighty Women to inspire the women in your life. Great blog from A Mighty Girl Inspirational Women: Biographies for Adult Readers Stories of Mighty Women to Inspire on Mother’s Day and Every Day! amightygirl.com “Moms can be an … Continue reading
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Tagged biographies, books, famous women, mighty women, Mother's Day, powerful women, reading
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Discover or Rediscover Your Public Library
“When I discovered libraries, it was like having Christmas every day.”–Jean Fritz, children’s author Last week was National Library Week, and, though we’re a week late, it’s never too late to discover or rediscover your local library! Just don’t plan … Continue reading
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Tagged book clubs, books, Columbus Metropolitan Club, Columbus Metropolitan Library, computers, Joe Blundo, libraries, movies, Ohio, online reading, print reading, public libraries, reading, speed reading, story time, The Columbus Dispatch
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Girl Power! Women’s History Month
Girl Power! This is a blog from Reading is Fundamental to celebrate International Women’s Day. “Each year, Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions of women, weaving their stories into our nation’s history. With the books below, you can go one step … Continue reading
Celebrating Read Across America
“The more that you read, the more things you’ll know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.“–Dr. Seuss I am re-blogging this from a few years ago because March is National Reading Month and Saturday, March 2nd … Continue reading
Around the World, We Celebrate Light – Solstice Traditions
Going along with the previously posted blog on Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas is this re-blog from Confident Parents Confident Kids: Around the World, We Celebrate Light – Solstice Traditions. As depressing as it is when the days get shorter and shorter, … Continue reading
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Tagged light, winter, winter solstice
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August 9th is Book Lovers Day!
Saturday, August 9th is Book Lovers Day. I found the following information about it from the website of Holiday Insights: “When : August 9th and/or first Saturday in November. Book Lovers Day encourages you to find a place in the … Continue reading
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Tagged blogs about books, Book Lovers Day, books, pleasure reading, print reading
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Congrats to Central Ohio High Schools
“There are places I’ll remember all my life.”–Lennon and McCartney Since we are based in Columbus Ohio, we give a shout out of congratulations to the five central Ohio high schools ranking in the top 500 of The Washington Post‘s … Continue reading
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