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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.
How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

How to Improve Your Vocabulary With One Book

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 20 Comments

Summer’s here.  More time for relaxing, reading, and learning.  Yes, even though school is out and vacation is on, you’ve got to keep challenging yo...

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Improving vocabulary

The Interesting Origins of Decimate

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, the great weekly meme hosted by Kathy of Bermudaonion.net. Today I’m sharing a word brought to my attention by the Me...

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

Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Code Name Verity

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Have you ever read the final lines of a book and had the uncomfortable feeling that you missed something?  Big? That’s how I felt when I finished Code Nam...

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

Do you know what sanguine means?

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, an awesome meme for word nerds hosted by Kathy at Bermudaonion.net. I’m slow out of the blocks this week- the last fe...

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

Summer Reading Suggestions for Kids, Teens, Word Nerds

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Only five more days of school.  Woo hoo!  But I know that before our second day of summer vacation has passed, my kids will say, “There’s nothing to...

Wondrous Words Wednesday
How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

More Vocabulary from Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore: Derelict

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Welcome to Wondrous Words Wednesday, a meme hosted by Kathy of bermudaonion.net.  It’s a great way to learn new words! Today I’m sharing my last wor...

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