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I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
Improving vocabulary

What is a Bento Box?

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday!  It’s a great way to boost your vocabulary.  Visit Kathy at Bermudaonion.net for links to more wondrous words! After ...

Book reviews/How to encourage reading

Why You Should Read the Language of Flowers

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

I didn’t think I would like this book at first.  I was afraid it would be dark and depressing, like something Oprah would select for her book club. But th...

Improving vocabulary

Vocab from Jerry Maguire: Truculent

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, a meme perfect for word nerds like me.  For links to more interesting words, visit Kathy over at Bermudaonion.net. My word ...

Awesome Young Adult Books/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Why An Audible Membership is Worth It

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 31 Comments

Sometimes, getting to all the great books I want to read means that I must listen to them.  This is especially handy during my long commutes to and from my kids...

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Improving vocabulary

Vocab from Political Debate: Bellicose

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 16 Comments

It’s time for Wondrous Words Wednesday!  For more great words to add to your vocab, visit Kathy at Bermudaonion.net. I like to listen to the news on the w...

How to encourage reading

Why Banning Books Is a Bad Idea

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 16 Comments

  I’m a conservative mother.  I don’t let my kids watch PG-13 movies until they are 13. And I reserve the right to label some books as “P...

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