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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.
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Why I Love See You At Harry’s

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Learn more about See You at Harry's, a great coming of age book for tweens.

Improving vocabulary

What’s the Story Behind the Olympic Motto?

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 18 Comments

The Olympic motto is "citius, altius, fortius." Do you know what these words mean or where they come from? Let the Word Nerd help you out.

Improving grammar

What’s the Difference Between i.e. and e.g.?

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 15 Comments

I.E. and E.G. both mean "for example", right? Well, not exactly. Get nerdy with me and find out why!

Improving vocabulary

More Vocabulary from Bernadette: Halcyon

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

What in the world does a bird have to do with happiness? Find out as I explain "halcyon".

How to encourage reading/News from book business/Words and Technology

How E-readers Are Improving Literacy With Worldreader

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Worldreader.org wants to use technology eradicate illiteracy. Find out how!

Improving vocabulary

More Vocabulary from Where’d You Go, Bernadette

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Know what prosaic means? Sure, its root is in "prose", but it doesn't necessarily mean books. Read on!

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I believe in the power of words, and I like helping people find interesting and inspiring words to read. Follow me for tips on grammar, word etymology, what books to read, and more. Member SCBWI.

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