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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 Reading Literary Fiction Improves Social Skills

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 18 Comments

I love to find proof that reading is good for your brain. A new study suggests that reading literary fiction can improve one’s ability to interpret the em...

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving vocabulary

What is Conurbation?

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Ready to learn a new word with me?  Visit Kathy at Bermudaonion.net for links to find more interesting words via the Wondrous Words Wednesday meme. This weekend...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/How to encourage reading

What I Love About Eleanor and Park

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

First love overwhelms you. Park Sheridan learns that the hard way. In the YA novel Eleanor and Park, by Rainbow Rowell, two misfits  bond over comic books and a...

Improving vocabulary

What is a Tessellation?

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, an awesome meme in which bloggers share new words they’ve learned.  Check out Kathy’s blog at Bermudaonion.net for links to...

Favorite Characters/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

How Books Create Childhood Memories: Madeline

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Do you recognize these words? In an old house in Paris, That was covered in vines, Lived twelve little girls, In two straight lines. Do you remember what comes ...

Improving vocabulary

Factions Vocabulary from Divergent

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, a chance to meet other word nerds and improve your vocabulary at the same time!  Awesome!  Stop by bermudaonion.net to find...

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